Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
austrotaiwanensis
ID:
1243664

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.H.Hsieh & T.C.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 42(2): 111 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243002



Common Names

  • Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis
  • Southern Taiwan Skullcap
  • Southern Taiwan Scutellaria


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Description

Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis (also called Southern Taiwan Skullcap, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Taiwan, typically growing to a height of 30–60 cm. It has a spreading habit, with ovate-lanceolate leaves, and blue flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis is a small, blue-violet corolla. The seed is a small, black-brown grain. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis is an annual herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and leaves and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division of the plant is also possible, as it will form clumps of plants. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis

Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis is native to East Asia, including Taiwan, Japan, and China.

Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis?

Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis

What is the common name of Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis?

Austro-Taiwanese Scutellaria

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria austrotaiwanensis?

It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Scutellaria genus

Scutellaria adenostegia, Scutellaria adenotricha, Scutellaria adsurgens, Scutellaria agrestis, Scutellaria alabamensis, Scutellaria albida, Scutellaria alborosea, Scutellaria alpina, Scutellaria alta, Scutellaria altaica, Scutellaria altamaha, Scutellaria altissima, Scutellaria amabilis, Scutellaria amicorum, Scutellaria amoena, Scutellaria amphichlora, Scutellaria andamanica, Scutellaria andrachnoides, Scutellaria androssovii, Scutellaria angrenica, Scutellaria angustifolia, Scutellaria anhweiensis, Scutellaria anitae, Scutellaria anomala, Scutellaria antirrhinoides, Scutellaria arabica, Scutellaria aramberrana, Scutellaria araratica, Scutellaria araxensis, Scutellaria arenicola, Scutellaria argentata, Scutellaria arguta, Scutellaria ariana, Scutellaria artvinensis, Scutellaria asperiflora, Scutellaria assamica, Scutellaria atrocyanea, Scutellaria aurata, Scutellaria aurea, Scutellaria axilliflora, Scutellaria baicalensis, Scutellaria baldshuanica, Scutellaria balearica, Scutellaria bambusetorum, Scutellaria barbata, Scutellaria bartlettii, Scutellaria benthamiana, Scutellaria blepharophylla, Scutellaria bolanderi, Scutellaria bornmuelleri,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50121813: Based on the initial data import
Tsung Hsin Hsieh (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Hsieh' in the authors string.
Tseng Chieng Huang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Huang' in the authors string.