Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora
| Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Neopicrorhiza |
| Species: | N. scrophulariiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora (Pennell) D.Y.Hong | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
| Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell | |
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. [2] 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[3] - on rocky slopes at altitudes of 3,600–4,800 m (11,800–15,700 ft).[4]
References
- ^ "Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora (Pennell) D.Y.Hong". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Taxonomy of Herbs:Herb in Order.Lamiales.Family.Plantaginaceae,plantain family". www.mdidea.com. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ "Catalogue of Life : Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ "Picrorhiza scrophulariifolia - Alpine Garden Society - Plant Encyclopaedia". encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net. Retrieved 20 November 2016.