Scrophularia ningpoensis explained

Scrophularia ningpoensis, commonly known as the Ningpo figwort or Chinese figwort, is a perennial plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae.[1] [2] It reaches 1 m by 0.4 m. Its flowers are hermaphrodite, insect-pollinated and the plant usually flowers in late spring.

This plant has been known to traditional Chinese medicine for as long as 2000 years.[3] Its root is harvested in autumn in Zhejiang province and neighboring areas, then dried for later use.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl. . . n.d. . Plants of the World Online . The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . November 23, 2024.
  2. Web site: Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl. . . n.d. . Catalogue of Life . Species 2000 . November 23, 2024.
  3. Ren . Dan . Shen . Zhan-yun . Qin . Lu-ping . Zhu . Bo . 2021-04-06 . Pharmacology, phytochemistry, and traditional uses of Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl . Journal of Ethnopharmacology . 269 . 113688 . 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113688 . 0378-8741.

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