Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
attenuifolia
ID:
810838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suddee & A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 620 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810172

Common Names

  • Scutellaria attenuifolia
  • Attenuifolia Scutellaria
  • Scutellaria

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Description

Scutellaria attenuifolia (also called Attenuate Skullcap, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an annual herb, up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria attenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scutellaria attenuifolia has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria attenuifolia is a herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a medium with good drainage.

Where to Find Scutellaria attenuifolia

Scutellaria attenuifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Scutellaria attenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria attenuifolia?

Scutellaria attenuifolia

What are the common names of Scutellaria attenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Scutellaria

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria attenuifolia?

Scutellaria attenuifolia is native to tropical rainforests in South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348430: Based on the initial data import
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.
Somran Suddee (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suddee' in the authors string.