Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
valdesii
ID:
496571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ortega Oliv. & Devesa

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Candollea 46: 115 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495903



Common Names

  • Scrophularia valdesii
  • Valdes' Scrophularia
  • Scrophularia Valdes


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Description

Scrophularia valdesii (also called Valdes' Figwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to Europe. It is found in grasslands, hedgerows, and woodland edges. It is an erect herb with oval leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia valdesii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scrophularia valdesii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia valdesii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scrophularia valdesii

Scrophularia valdesii can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, and in the Caucasus.

Scrophularia valdesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia valdesii?

Scrophularia valdesii

What is the family of Scrophularia valdesii?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the native range of Scrophularia valdesii?

Eastern Asia

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

Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.
Ana Ortega Olivencia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortega Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959159-1: 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].