Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
496920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia Monogr. 5: 50 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496252



Common Names

  • Scrophularia Suffruticosa
  • Suffruticosa Scrophularia
  • Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia suffruticosa (also called Mexican Figwort, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in shady, moist areas and has small, bright green leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scrophularia suffruticosa has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia suffruticosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.

Where to Find Scrophularia suffruticosa

Scrophularia suffruticosa is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scrophularia suffruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia suffruticosa?

Scrophularia suffruticosa

What is the common name of Scrophularia suffruticosa?

Shrubby Figwort

What is the habitat of Scrophularia suffruticosa?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

Species in the Scrophularia genus

Scrophularia fontqueri, Scrophularia pamiro-alaica, Scrophularia crassicaulis, Scrophularia bheriensis, Scrophularia canina, Scrophularia cabulica, Scrophularia rodinii, Scrophularia rostrata, Scrophularia canescens, Scrophularia calliantha, Scrophularia calycina, Scrophularia bulgarica, Scrophularia clematidifolia, Scrophularia bosniaca, Scrophularia birmanica, Scrophularia bitlisica, Scrophularia capillaris, Scrophularia botryoides, Scrophularia botschanzevii, Scrophularia rimarum, Scrophularia pulverulenta, Scrophularia robusta, Scrophularia paphlagonica, Scrophularia puberula, Scrophularia pruinosa, Scrophularia kotschyana, Scrophularia pinardi, Scrophularia pluriflora, Scrophularia polyantha, Scrophularia potaninii, Scrophularia regelii, Scrophularia racemosa, Scrophularia pyrenaica, Scrophularia pumilio, Scrophularia rechingeri, Scrophularia pegaea, Scrophularia pindicola, Scrophularia peregrina, Scrophularia petraea, Scrophularia peyronii, Scrophularia crassiuscula, Scrophularia aestivalis, Scrophularia altaica, Scrophularia costei, Scrophularia amplexicaulis, Scrophularia amana, Scrophularia alpestris, Scrophularia amgunensis, Scrophularia erzincanica, Scrophularia flava,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809546-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].