Status:
valid
Authors:
Colebr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 66 1830
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307774
Common Names
- Discolor Skullcap
- Scutellaria discolor
- Discolor Scutellaria
Description
Scutellaria discolor (also called two-colored skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are blue and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria discolor is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Scutellaria discolor var. cyrtopoda (Miq.) Adelb.
Scutellaria discolor var. discolor
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria discolor is a small, two-lipped, blue-violet flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, round and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria discolor is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil or a potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Scutellaria discolor
Scutellaria discolor is found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Scutellaria discolor FAQ
What is the common name of Scutellaria discolor?
Two-Colored Skullcap
What is the optimal growing temperature for Scutellaria discolor?
65-75°F
What is the optimal soil pH for Scutellaria discolor?
6.5-7.5
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,