Scrophularia subaphylla
Scrophularia subaphylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Scrophularia subaphylla, is a perennial herb native to North America. Often called figwort, this plant is characterized by its unique, fleshy leaves and small, tubular flowers. Historically used in traditional medicine, it belongs to a genus valued for its diverse phytochemical properties and botanical significance.
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Scrophularia Persica · Scrophularia Haussknechtiana · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Scrophularia subaphyllaSynonyms
- Scrophularia persica
- Scrophularia haussknechtiana
- Scrophularia haussknechtii
- Scrophularia parthenoides
- Scrophularia subaphylla subsp. parthenoides
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Scrophulariaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Scrophularia, with its species name being subaphylla.
| 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, known scientifically as Scrophularia subaphylla, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Middle East. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the region of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally within the borders of Iran. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Iraq. Therefore, its presence is limited to these particular areas in Western Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Iraq |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Scrophularia subaphylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Verbascoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Verbascoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Verbascoside
- Research in pharmaceutical sciences
Conditions
Scrophularia subaphylla has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Anti-Malarial, cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-malarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anti-malarial
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Cancer
- Research in pharmaceutical sciences