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

  1. ^ "Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora (Pennell) D.Y.Hong". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Taxonomy of Herbs:Herb in Order.Lamiales.Family.Plantaginaceae,plantain family". www.mdidea.com. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Catalogue of Life : Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Picrorhiza scrophulariifolia - Alpine Garden Society - Plant Encyclopaedia". encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net. Retrieved 20 November 2016.