Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
bolanderi
ID:
308322

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 387 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307654

Common Names

  • Scutellaria bolanderi
  • Bolander's Skullcap
  • Bolander's Helmetflower

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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria bolanderi typica Epling [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria bolanderi 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scutellaria bolanderi sub. austromontana Epling
Scutellaria bolanderi sub. bolanderi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria bolanderi 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 bolanderi 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 bolanderi

Scutellaria bolanderi is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Scutellaria bolanderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria bolanderi?

Scutellaria bolanderi

What is the common name of Scutellaria bolanderi?

Bolander's Skullcap

Where does Scutellaria bolanderi grow?

Scutellaria bolanderi 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-188949: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.