Scrophularia scorodonia
Balm Leaved Figwort
Also known as: Scrophularia biserrata Willd. +15 more
- Scrophularia biserrata Willd.
- Scrophularia cantabrica Sennen & Elías
- Scrophularia crenata Raf.
- Scrophularia iberica Sennen & Elías
- Scrophularia papillaris Boiss. & Reut.
- Scrophularia scorodonia f. glabrescens Cout.
- Scrophularia scorodonia f. verticillata Merino
- Scrophularia scorodonia subsp. multiflora (Lange) Franco
- Scrophularia scorodonia subsp. tinantii (Dumort.) Nyman
- Scrophularia scorodonia var. acutifolia Rouy
- Scrophularia scorodonia var. brevifolia Merino
- Scrophularia scorodonia var. glabrescens (Cout.) Ortega Oliv. & Devesa
- Scrophularia scorodonia var. longepetiolata K.Koch
- Scrophularia scorodonia var. multiflora Lange
- Scrophularia scorodonia var. papillaris (Boiss. & Reut.) Ball
- Scrophularia scorodonia var. parvifolia Merino
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Scrophularia scorodonia (commonly known as Balm-Leaved Figwort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Scrophularia, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores, France, Great Britain, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Germany, Madeira