Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
shikokiana
ID:
309132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 18: 44 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308464



Common Names

  • Shikoku Skullcap
  • Shikoku Scutellaria
  • Shikoku Skullcap


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria shikokiana pubicaulis Ohwi [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria shikokiana (also called Shikoku skullcap, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria shikokiana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria shikokiana is small and purple, with four petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria shikokiana prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Scutellaria shikokiana

Scutellaria shikokiana is native to Asia and can be found in moist woodlands, such as forests, meadows, and wetlands.

Scutellaria shikokiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria shikokiana?

Scutellaria shikokiana

What is the family of Scutellaria shikokiana?

Lamiaceae

What is the native range of Scutellaria shikokiana?

Japan

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