Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge & A.J.Paton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pakistan 192: 43 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307701
Common Names
- Scutellaria Chamaedrifolia
- Chamaedrifolia Skullcap
- Dwarf Skullcap
Synonyms
- Scutellaria teucriifolia Dunn [unknown]
Description
Scutellaria chamaedrifolia (also called dwarf skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, pink flowers and a square stem. It is native to the United States and can be found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria chamaedrifolia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scutellaria chamaedrifolia has small, tubular, white flowers with four petals that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The flowers are followed by small, ovoid fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria chamaedrifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Scutellaria chamaedrifolia
Scutellaria chamaedrifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Scutellaria chamaedrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scutellaria chamaedrifolia?
Scutellaria chamaedrifolia
What is the common name of Scutellaria chamaedrifolia?
Chamaedrifolia skullcap
What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria chamaedrifolia?
Scutellaria chamaedrifolia is native to China and Japan and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands
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,