Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
iskanderi
ID:
308635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 410 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307967



Common Names

  • Skullcap
  • Hoodwort
  • Scutellaria


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Description

Scutellaria iskanderi (also called Iskander's Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Pakistan. It has white or pink flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria iskanderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative damage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria iskanderi is a small, pale blue or white, two-lipped corolla with a short tube and four lobes. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria iskanderi is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Scutellaria iskanderi

Scutellaria iskanderi is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scutellaria iskanderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria iskanderi?

Scutellaria iskanderi

What is the common name of Scutellaria iskanderi?

Iskander's Skullcap

What is the range of Scutellaria iskanderi?

Eastern North America

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,

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