Scrophularia ningpoensis
Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl.
Scrophularia ningpoensis, commonly known as the Ningpo figwort or Chinese figwort, is a perennial plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae.
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Scrophularia ningpoensisOverview
Scrophularia ningpoensis, commonly known as the Ningpo figwort or Chinese figwort, is a perennial plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae. It reaches 1 m by 0.4 m. Its flowers are hermaphrodite, insect-pollinated and the plant usually flowers in late spring.
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This plant has been known to traditional Chinese medicine for as long as 2000 years. Its root is harvested in autumn in Zhejiang province and neighboring areas, then dried for later use.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
分布於中國浙江、四川。
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
Ripe **seed** is collected and sown fresh or stored dry; germination is best on a moist, well-drained seedbed.
Seedling & growth
Young plants gain height, branch and build a stable canopy in their first growing season.
Flowering
In season the plant opens **small purple-brown flowers, June–August**, adding colour and nectar for insects.
Fruiting & harvest
Fruit ripens and seed is collected for propagation; **2–3-year-old roots dug in autumn**.
Uses
- This plant has been known to traditional Chinese medicine for as long as 2000 years.
- Its root is harvested in autumn in Zhejiang province and neighboring areas, then dried for later use.
Habitat & conservation
原产于北半球空旷林地。 分布於中國浙江、四川。
Conservation
Scrophularia ningpoensis has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Scrophularia ningpoensis — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Scrophularia ningpoensis — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q3336390 — Wikidata,