Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
sipilensis
ID:
923238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuevas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 396 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922573

Common Names

  • Scutellaria sipilensis
  • Sipilensis Scutellaria
  • Sipilensis Scutellaria Plant

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Description

Scutellaria sipilensis (also called Sipilä's Skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It has small, blue flowers and grows in dense mats. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria sipilensis 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

The flowers of Scutellaria sipilensis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria sipilensis is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Scutellaria sipilensis

Scutellaria sipilensis can be found in Central America, specifically in Mexico.

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-468187: Based on the initial data import
Ramón Cuevas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuevas' in the authors string.