Biological peculiarities of the species Scutellaria baicalensis in the conditions of Republic of Moldova

The paper refers to the study on the biological peculiarities of the medicinal species Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Chinese skullcap) under conditions, specific to Republic of Moldova. The systematic classification, botanical description and information about the therapeutic properties and benefits are presented. The seed quality indices, phenological and propagation aspects were evaluated. The local pedoclimatic conditions are favourable for the cultivation of the species S. baicalensis. From the first year of life, the plants manage to achieve all the phenological phases and the generative period culminates with the formation of viable seeds. The seeds with a storage period of 6-12 months recorded the highest germination capacity (93.4±0.88%) and germination energy of 79.0±2.07%. It is recommended the propagation of the plants in a generative way, by seeds, with seedling production and sowing directly in the field, in spring.