Scrophularia heterophylla subsp. laciniata

Scrophularia heterophylla laciniata

Scrophularia heterophyllia subsp. laciniata, commonly known as the fringed figwort, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific subtropical regions. Characterized by its unique serrated leaves, this subspecies has historically been utilized in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering valuable insights into botanical pharmacology.

  • Scientific name: Scrophularia heterophylla subsp. laciniata
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Ultimately, this subspecies is situated 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 by the common names en: Scrophularia heterophyllas laciniata, fr: Scrophularia heterophyllas laciniata, ru: Scrophularia heterophyllas laciniata, es: Scrophularia heterophyllas laciniata, and it: Scrophularia heterophyllas laciniata, is a specific subspecies within the Scrophulariaceae family.
Language Common Name Source
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Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the regions of Southeastern Europe. Its presence has been documented across several specific countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, and Greece. Additionally, it can be found growing within the borders of Romania. The species also occupies significant territory throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of this medicinal plant.

Region Area Source
Southeastern Europe Albania WCVP
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria WCVP
Southeastern Europe Greece WCVP
Southeastern Europe Romania WCVP
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen. WCVP
Western Asia East Aegean Is. WCVP

Activities

Scrophularia heterophylla subsp. laciniata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Cytotoxic 1 ★☆☆☆☆