Scrophularia sulaimanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulaimanica
ID:
1326235
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.A.Ahmad
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(2)-9509: 1 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338689
Common Names
- Sulaimanica Scrophularia
- Scrophularia sulaimanica
- Sulaimanica Figwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scrophularia sulaimanica (also called Sulaiman's Scrophularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia sulaimanica is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a decorative element in gardens. It is also used to purify the air and reduce the amount of toxins in the environment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scrophularia sulaimanica is yellow with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia sulaimanica is a perennial herb native to Iran. It prefers to grow in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through division of the roots or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Scrophularia sulaimanica
Scrophularia sulaimanica is native to Pakistan and can be found in the province of Balochistan.
Scrophularia sulaimanica FAQ
What is the common name of Scrophularia sulaimanica?
Sulaiman's Scrophularia
Where is Scrophularia sulaimanica native to?
Pakistan
What type of soil does Scrophularia sulaimanica prefer?
Well-drained soil
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
Saman A. Ahmad: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Ahmad' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77137449-1: 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].