Status:
valid
Authors:
Çiçek & Ketenoglu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48: 27 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922544
Common Names
- Scutellaria anatolica
- Anatolica Scutellaria
- Anatolica
Description
Scutellaria anatolica (also called 'Anatolian Skullcap', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Turkey. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria anatolica is a popular medicinal plant. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce inflammation. Its leaves are also used to make natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scutellaria anatolica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria anatolica is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the plant.
Where to Find Scutellaria anatolica
Scutellaria anatolica can be found in Turkey.
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
Osman Ketenoğlu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ketenoglu' in the authors string.
Mehmet Çiçek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Çiçek' in the authors string.