Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora explained

Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is used heavily as a substitute for Picrorhiza kurroa and is considered non-threatened under CITES. [1] It is similar to P. kurrooa but has leaves up to 6cm long and stems which are decumbent. Flowers of this plant are 1.5cm long, deep blue-purple with exserted styles and stamens. This species are found from Uttar Pradesh to southwestern China, including Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim[2] - on rocky slopes at altitudes of 3600m-4800mm (11,800feet-15,700feetm).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Taxonomy of Herbs:Herb in Order.Lamiales.Family.Plantaginaceae,plantain family.. www.mdidea.com. 20 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Catalogue of Life : Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell. www.catalogueoflife.org. 20 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Picrorhiza scrophulariifolia - Alpine Garden Society - Plant Encyclopaedia. encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net. 20 November 2016.