Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
taipeiensis
ID:
554008

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.C.Huang, A.Hsiao & M.J.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 48: 133 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553340



Common Names

  • Taipei Skullcap
  • Taipei Scutellaria
  • Taipei Helmet Flower


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Description

Scutellaria taipeiensis (also called Taipei Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Taiwan. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria taipeiensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, anemia, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to help with weight loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Scutellaria taipeiensis is a small, white to pinkish, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria taipeiensis is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Scutellaria taipeiensis

Scutellaria taipeiensis can be found in Taiwan.

Scutellaria taipeiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria taipeiensis?

Scutellaria taipeiensis

What is the common name of Scutellaria taipeiensis?

Taipei skullcap

What type of plant is Scutellaria taipeiensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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-265845: Based on the initial data import
Tseng Chieng Huang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Huang' in the authors string.
Ming Jou Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Wu' in the authors string.
Arthur Hsiao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hsiao' in the authors string.