Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
tortumensis
ID:
924177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kit Tan & Sorger) A.P.Khokhr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 102(4): 47 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923512



Common Names

  • Scutellaria tortumensis
  • Tortumensis Scutellaria
  • Tortumensis Scutellaria Skullcap


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Description

Scutellaria tortumensis (also called Tortum Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in open fields, meadows, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria tortumensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria tortumensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria tortumensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division of the clumps can be done in early spring or fall. The divisions should be replanted immediately and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Scutellaria tortumensis

Scutellaria tortumensis can be found in wetlands and moist meadows in Europe, Asia, and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-469201: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Andrey Khokhryakov (1933-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Khokhr.' in the authors string.
Friederike Sorger (1914-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorger' in the authors string.