Scrophularia xanthoglossa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthoglossa
ID:
496576
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 38 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495908
Common Names
- Yellow-tongued Figwort
- Yellow-lipped Figwort
- Yellow-lipped Scrophularia
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Scrophularia xanthoglossa (also called Yellow-tongued 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 xanthoglossa 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Scrophularia xanthoglossa var. xanthoglossaScrophularia xanthoglossa var. decipiens (Boiss. & Kotschy) Boiss.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scrophularia xanthoglossa 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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Scrophularia xanthoglossa 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 xanthoglossa
Scrophularia xanthoglossa can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, and in the Caucasus.
Scrophularia xanthoglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia xanthoglossa?
Scrophularia xanthoglossa
What type of plant is Scrophularia xanthoglossa?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Scrophularia xanthoglossa found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809608-1: 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].