Picrorhiza scrophulariifolia
| Picrorhiza scrophulariifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Picrorhiza |
| Species: | P. scrophulariifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Picrorhiza scrophulariifolia Pennell[2] | |
Picrorhiza scrophulariifolia belongs to family Scrophulariaceae. It is used heavily as a substitute for Picrorhiza kurroa and is considered non-threatened under CITES. [3] 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 3,600–4,800 m (11,800–15,700 ft).[4]
References
- ↑ "Flora of Nepal - Plant lists for Nepal". www.floraofnepal.org. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- 1 2 "Catalogue of Life : Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ↑ "Taxonomy of Herbs:Herb in Order.Lamiales.Family.Plantaginaceae,plantain family.". www.mdidea.com. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ↑ "Picrorhiza scrophulariifolia - Alpine Garden Society - Plant Encyclopaedia". encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
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