Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora
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| Species: | P. scrophulariiflora
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| Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell[1]
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Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora belongs to family Scrophulariaceae. 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[1] - on rocky slopes at altitudes of 3,600–4,800 m (11,800–15,700 ft).[3]
References
- ^ a b "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.