Scutellaria brevibracteata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Scutellaria rubicunda subsp. brevibracteata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Scutellaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Western Asia. It can be found inhabiting the East Aegean Islands as part of its natural range. Furthermore, its presence extends through the Levant, specifically within the territories of Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The species is also widely documented throughout the diverse landscapes of Türkiye. Finally, its distribution reaches into the Arabian Peninsula, notably within Saudi Arabia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Scutellaria brevibracteata is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural life form, the species is categorized as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or soil during unfavorable conditions. This hemicryptophytic strategy, appearing under both its primary and secondary life form classifications, enables the plant to endure seasonal environmental shifts and maintain its presence within its ecological niche over an extended period.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Scutellaria brevibracteata is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. As a terrestrial plant, it does not inhabit aquatic or semiaquatic environments, nor does it function as an epiphyte. The species is an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic tendencies, and it maintains a self-supporting habit rather than acting as a climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Scutellaria brevibracteata is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit specific morphological and mass-related variations. The seed mass within this species demonstrates a distinct range, with a calculated mean seed mass of 0.00219 g. This average is framed by a minimum recorded seed mass of 0.00164 g and a maximum seed mass of 0.00254 g, indicating a relatively narrow but measurable distribution in the weight of individual reproductive units. These quantitative traits are essential for understanding the dispersal potential and establishment success of the species within its ecological niche.

Seed mass max:

0.00254 g

Seed mass mean:

0.00219 g

Seed mass min:

0.00164 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Scutellaria brevibracteata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hypolaetin, Isoscutellarein.

Hypolaetin

1. Acta biochimica Polonica

Isoscutellarein

1. Acta biochimica Polonica