Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25: 143 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307621
Common Names
- Scutellaria arenicola
- Arenicola Skullcap
- Arenicola Helmetflower
Description
Scutellaria arenicola (also called Sand Skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It typically grows in sandy areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria arenicola is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other mental health issues. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria arenicola is a small, white, two-lipped flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria arenicola can be propagated by division or from seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Scutellaria arenicola
Scutellaria arenicola is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy habitats.
Scutellaria arenicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scutellaria arenicola?
Scutellaria arenicola
What is the common name of Scutellaria arenicola?
Sand Skullcap
What is the habitat of Scutellaria arenicola?
It is found in dry, open areas in western Texas and northern 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,