Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
308539

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 4: 532 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307871

Common Names

  • Hainan Skullcap
  • Hainan Helmet Flower
  • Hainan Helmetflower

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Description

Scutellaria hainanensis (also called Hainan Skullcap, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, native to China. 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 hainanensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria hainanensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria hainanensis 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 hainanensis

Scutellaria hainanensis can be found in Hainan, China.

Scutellaria hainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria hainanensis?

Scutellaria hainanensis

What is the common name of Scutellaria hainanensis?

Hainan Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria hainanensis?

Scutellaria hainanensis is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and stream banks in China.

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-189155: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.