Scrophularia californica
California figwort
Scrophularia californica, commonly known as California figwort, is a perennial herb native to western North America. Characterized by its distinctive spurred flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various cultures have utilized its roots and foliage in topical applications to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and swellings.
- Scientific name: Scrophularia californica
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Scrophularia californica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Scrophularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scrophularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known in English as California figwort, is referred to by several names across different languages, including 加州玄参 in Chinese (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn) and غدب كاليفورني in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | غدب كاليفورني | Wikidata |
| zh | 加州玄参 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 加州玄参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 加州玄参 | Wikidata |
| en | California figwort | Wikidata |
| en | California bee plant | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across a diverse range of regions spanning from Canada down to the Southwestern United States. In Western Canada, its distribution is specifically limited to the province of British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, it can be located within the states of Oregon and Washington. Its range further extends into the Southwestern United States, where it inhabits parts of Arizona. Finally, the plant is also commonly distributed throughout the state of California.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Activities
Scrophularia californica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |