Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
308702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 166 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308034

Common Names

  • Laxa Skullcap
  • Laxa's Skullcap
  • Laxa Skullcap Plant

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Description

Scutellaria laxa (also called lax skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short stem and opposite leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria laxa 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria laxa is a small, white-purple colored flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria laxa is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Scutellaria laxa

Scutellaria laxa can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Scutellaria laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria laxa?

Scutellaria laxa

What is the family of Scutellaria laxa?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Scutellaria laxa?

Lax Skullcap

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,

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