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 |
|---|---|---|
| en | Scrophularia heterophylla laciniata | Wikidata |
| fr | Scrophularia heterophylla laciniata | Wikidata |
| ru | Scrophularia heterophylla laciniata | Wikidata |
| es | Scrophularia heterophylla laciniata | Wikidata |
| it | Scrophularia heterophylla laciniata | Wikidata |
| bg | Scrophularia heterophylla laciniata | Wikidata |
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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |