Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
altaica
ID:
308248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb. ex A.Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 1: 45 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307580

Common Names

  • Altai Skullcap
  • Scutellaria altaica
  • Altai Skullcap

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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria altaicola C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li [unknown]
  • Scutellaria lupulina violacea Bunge [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria altaica (also called Altaic Scutellaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Central Asia, and it is found in moist forests and shady areas. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria altaica is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other mental health issues. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria altaica is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a white and yellow striped pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria altaica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Scutellaria altaica

Scutellaria altaica can be found in Russia and Central Asia.

Scutellaria altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria altaica?

Scutellaria altaica

What type of plant is Scutellaria altaica?

Herb

What is the optimal temperature for Scutellaria altaica?

50-65°F

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-188880: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Anton Sprengel (1803-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Spreng.' in the authors string.