Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
benthamiana
ID:
308318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mansf.) Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 179 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307650

Common Names

  • Scutellaria benthamiana
  • Bentham's Skullcap
  • Bentham's Helmetflower

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Synonyms

  • Perilomia benthamiana Mansf. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria benthamiana (also called Bentham's Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It typically grows in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria benthamiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. The leaves are used to make tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria benthamiana is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria benthamiana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Scutellaria benthamiana

Scutellaria benthamiana is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sandy habitats.

Scutellaria benthamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria benthamiana?

Scutellaria benthamiana

What is the common name of Scutellaria benthamiana?

Bentham's Skullcap

Where does Scutellaria benthamiana grow?

Scutellaria benthamiana grows in the western United States

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-188945: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.