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Scrophularia frutescens

Scrophularia frutescens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Scrophularia frutescens, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Often referred to as bushy figwort, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its potential therapeutic properties. Its distinctive flowering structure and hardy nature make it a fascinating subject for botanical study.

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Scrophularia Canina Subsp. Frutescens · Scrophularia Canina Var. Frutescens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Scrophularia frutescens

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several different regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is well-documented in both Portugal and Spain. Its distribution extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the island of Sicilia. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species can be found growing in Algeria. Finally, the plant is also known to inhabit the coastal and inland areas of Morocco.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Sicilia
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Morocco

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Scrophularia frutescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include p-Hydroxybenzoic.

Chemicals reported in Scrophularia frutescens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
p-Hydroxybenzoic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

p-Hydroxybenzoic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Scrophularia frutescens has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Activities reported in Scrophularia frutescens
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology