Scrophularia cryptophila
Scrophularia cryptophila · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Scrophularia cryptophila, is a distinctive medicinal herb belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Often found in specific ecological niches, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique biochemical properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Scrophularia Praeterita
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Scrophularia cryptophilaSynonyms
- Scrophularia praeterita
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae and falls under the genus Scrophularia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Scrophularia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily found within the region of Western Asia. Within this broad area, its presence is specifically documented in Türkiye. This localized distribution suggests that the species may have particular environmental requirements unique to that territory. Consequently, its habitat remains concentrated in this single country.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Scrophularia cryptophila has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Parasitology research
Antipyretic
- Parasitology research
Conditions
Scrophularia cryptophila has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include analgesic, antipyretic.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Parasitology research
Antipyretic
- Parasitology research
Preparations
Scrophularia cryptophila has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CHCl(3) extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chcl(3) extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chcl(3) extracts
- Phytotherapy research : PTR