Scrophularia ningpoensis -

Family:	Scrophulariaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	1
Width:	0.4
Synonyms:	S. oldhami. Oliv.
Range:	E. Asia - China.

Scrophularia ningpoensis () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1m and a width of 0.4m . It has a hardness rating of 6.
Scrophularia ningpoensis will flower in December to April. the seeds ripen from March to May
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Scrophularia ningpoensis will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Scrophularia ningpoensis prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Scrophularia ningpoensis can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Gullies, thickets and wet waste places along the edges of rivers and streams[147].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Can be planted in Cultivated Beds
• A bog garden plant

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in most moist to wet soils in full sun or partial shade[200, 238]. This species is hardy to at least -15°c[238].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 3/5
This species has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for over 2,000 years[238]. The root is antibacterial, antifungal, antipyretic, antiphlogistic, cardiac, diuretic, febrifuge, haemolytic, hypoglycaemic, restorative, sialogogue, tonic and vasodilator[147, 176, 218]. Small doses act as a heart tonic, whilst large doses depress cardiac function[176, 238]. The root is used internally in the treatment of feverish illnesses with symptoms such as rashes, delirium and insomnia, dry cough, throat infections, abscesses and carbuncles[238]. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[238].

• Antibacterial - Kills bacteria.
• Antifungal - An agent that inhibits or destroys fungi. Used in the treatment of various fungal problems such as candida.
• Antiphlogistic - Reduces inflammation.
• Antipyretic - Treats fevers. See Febrifuge.
• Cardiac - Used in the treatment of heart problems.
• Diuretic - Acts on the kidneys, promoting the flow of urine.
• Febrifuge - Reduces fevers.
• Haemolytic - Breaks down red blood corpuscles to separate haemoglobin.
• Hypoglycaemic - Reduces the levels of sugar in the blood.
• Restorative - Restores consciousness or normal physiological activity.
• Sialagogue - Stimulates the secretion of saliva.
• Tonic - Improves general health. Slower acting than a stimulant, it brings steady improvement.
• Vasodilator - Widens the blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame[238]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of China

Author:
Rating: http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher : On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
Date of Publication : 1994

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