Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pekinensis
ID:
308935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 476 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308267



Common Names

  • Peking Skullcap
  • Chinese Skullcap
  • Chinese Scutellaria


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria indica pekinensis (Maxim.) Franch. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria pekinensis (also called Peking skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria pekinensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scutellaria pekinensis var. pekinensis
Scutellaria pekinensis var. purpureicaulis (Migo) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li
Scutellaria pekinensis var. transitra (Makino) H.Hara
Scutellaria pekinensis var. ussuriensis (Regel) Hand.-Mazz.
Scutellaria pekinensis var. transitra (Makino) H.Hara
Scutellaria pekinensis var. grandiflora C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria pekinensis is a bell-shaped, blue-violet corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped cotyledon with a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria pekinensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Scutellaria pekinensis

Scutellaria pekinensis is native to China.

Scutellaria pekinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria pekinensis?

Scutellaria pekinensis

What is the common name of Scutellaria pekinensis?

Peking Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria pekinensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woods

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