Status:
valid
Authors:
Juz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 405 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307863
Common Names
- Grossheim's Skullcap
- Grossheim's Helmet Flower
- Grossheim's Helmetflower
Synonyms
- Scutellaria orientalis grossheimiana Fed. [unknown]
Description
Scutellaria grossheimiana (also called Grossheim's Skullcap, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with a woody rootstock and opposite, ovate leaves. It is found in moist, open woods and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria grossheimiana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria grossheimiana is a small, two-lipped, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria grossheimiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly every few weeks. Cut back the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Scutellaria grossheimiana
Scutellaria grossheimiana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Scutellaria grossheimiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scutellaria grossheimiana?
Scutellaria grossheimiana
What is the common name of Scutellaria grossheimiana?
Grossheim's Skullcap
What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria grossheimiana?
Scutellaria grossheimiana is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and stream banks in Eastern Europe.
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,