Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
macrodonta
ID:
308743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 85: 218 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308075

Common Names

  • Macrodonta Skullcap
  • Macrodonta's Skullcap
  • Macrodonta Skullcap Plant

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Description

Scutellaria macrodonta (also called Bigtooth Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are opposite, ovate, and serrate. It produces blue flowers in the summer. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria macrodonta is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria macrodonta is a small, two-lipped, blue-violet flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria macrodonta is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Scutellaria macrodonta

Scutellaria macrodonta can be found in the western United States.

Scutellaria macrodonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria macrodonta?

Scutellaria macrodonta

What is the common name of Scutellaria macrodonta?

Large-toothed Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria macrodonta?

Scutellaria macrodonta is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

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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