Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
kingiana
ID:
308664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 308 (1890 publ. 1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307996



Common Names

  • Skullcap
  • Hoodwort
  • Scutellaria


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria tibetica C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria kingiana (also called King's skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short stem and opposite leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria kingiana 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 kingiana is a small, white-purple colored flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria kingiana 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 kingiana

Scutellaria kingiana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scutellaria kingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria kingiana?

Scutellaria kingiana

What is the common name of Scutellaria kingiana?

King's Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria kingiana?

Scutellaria kingiana is native to the western United States, from California to Utah.

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 kew-189272: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.