Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Mant. Prim. Fl. Hal. : 44 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307925
Common Names
- Skullcap
- Hoodwort
- Scutellaria
Synonyms
- Scutellaria pubescens Muhl. [unknown]
- Scutellaria serrata Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Scutellaria incana (also called hoary skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are simple, opposite, and lance-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Scutellaria incana var. incana
Scutellaria incana var. punctata C.Mohr
Scutellaria incana var. australis (Epling) J.L.Collins ex D.B.Poind. & Weakley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria incana is blue-purple in color and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are about 10 cm tall and have multiple stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria incana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Scutellaria incana
Scutellaria incana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from southern France to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Scutellaria incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scutellaria incana?
Scutellaria incana
What is the common name of Scutellaria incana?
Hoary Skullcap
What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria incana?
Woodland, scrub, and grassland
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,