Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
308361

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Esq. Monogr. Scutellaria : 282 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307693



Common Names

  • Scutellaria Caucasica
  • Caucasian Skullcap
  • Caucasian Scullcap


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria polyodon Juz. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis polyodon Fed. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria caucasica (also called Caucasian skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, blue flowers and a square stem. It is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria caucasica is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scutellaria caucasica has small, tubular, white flowers with four petals that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The flowers are followed by small, ovoid fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria caucasica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly every few weeks. Cut back the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Scutellaria caucasica

Scutellaria caucasica can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Scutellaria caucasica FAQ

What is the common name of Scutellaria caucasica?

Caucasian Skullcap

What is the optimal growing temperature for Scutellaria caucasica?

65-75°F

What is the optimal soil pH for Scutellaria caucasica?

6.5-7.5

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