Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
308763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 46: 346 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308095

Common Names

  • Mexican Skullcap
  • Scutellaria mexicana
  • Skullcap

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Synonyms

  • Salazaria mexicana Torr. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria mexicana (also called Mexican skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has small, blue flowers and is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria mexicana 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 mexicana is a small, white, two-lipped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria mexicana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. 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 mexicana

Scutellaria mexicana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Scutellaria mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria mexicana?

Scutellaria mexicana

What is the common name of Scutellaria mexicana?

Mexican skullcap

What is the family of Scutellaria mexicana?

Lamiaceae

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-189363: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.