Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tagetifolia
ID:
496836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 401 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496168



Common Names

  • Scrophularia tagetifolia
  • Marigold Figwort
  • Marigold Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia tagetifolia (also called 'Tansy-leaved Figwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are deeply divided into two or three lobes. It grows in moist, shady places, often near streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia tagetifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia tagetifolia is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia tagetifolia is an evergreen perennial shrub with a compact, mounding habit. It is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Scrophularia tagetifolia

Scrophularia tagetifolia is native to Turkey.

Scrophularia tagetifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia tagetifolia?

Scrophularia tagetifolia

What is the common name of Scrophularia tagetifolia?

Tagetes-leaved Figwort

What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia tagetifolia?

Mountain meadows, alpine slopes, and subalpine forests

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809550-1: 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].