Scutellaria columnae
Large Skullcap, Tall Skullcap
Also known as: Scutellaria altissima A.Ham., 1832
- Scutellaria altissima A.Ham., 1832
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Scutellaria columnae (commonly known as Large Skullcap or Tall Skullcap) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Scutellaria genus, encompassing over 450 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Corse, Greece, Italy, Romania, Sicilia, Tunisia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Germany, India, Netherlands
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms