Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
columnae
ID:
308393

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 1: 40 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307725

Common Names

  • Scutellaria Columnae
  • Columnae Skullcap
  • Columnae Scullcap

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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria adenotricha Boiss. & Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria africana Hochst. ex Benth. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria columnae (also called Column skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with small, two-lipped, blue-violet flowers. It is found in dry, sunny meadows, rocky slopes, and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria columnae is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scutellaria columnae sub. columnae
Scutellaria columnae sub. gussonei (Ten.) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scutellaria columnae has small, tubular, white flowers with four petals that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The flowers are followed by small, ovoid fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria columnae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Scutellaria columnae

Scutellaria columnae can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Scutellaria columnae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria columnae?

Scutellaria columnae

What is the common name of Scutellaria columnae?

Columnae skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria columnae?

Scutellaria columnae is native to China and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands

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