Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
splendens
ID:
309153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link, Klotzsch & Otto

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. 1: 31 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308485

Common Names

  • Splendens Skullcap
  • Splendens Scutellaria
  • Splendens Skullcap

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Synonyms

  • Perilomia cordifolia Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria splendens (also called splendid skullcap, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria splendens is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria splendens prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Scutellaria splendens

Scutellaria splendens is native to Africa and can be found in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Scutellaria splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria splendens?

Scutellaria splendens

What is the family of Scutellaria splendens?

Lamiaceae

What is the native range of Scutellaria splendens?

China

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:458674-1: Based on the initial data import