Status:
valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 412 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308140
Common Names
- Skullcap
- Helmet Flower
- Hoodwort
Synonyms
- Scutellaria ambigua Nutt. [unknown]
- Scutellaria gracilis Nutt. [unknown]
- Scutellaria nervosa alba Steyerm. [unknown]
- Scutellaria nervosa ambigua (Nutt.) Fernald [unknown]
- Scutellaria nervosa calvifolia Fernald [unknown]
- Scutellaria nervosa ternata Penland [unknown]
- Scutellaria parviflora Raf. ex A.Ham. [unknown]
- Scutellaria parvula ambigua (Nutt.) Fernald [unknown]
- Scutellaria radicata Raf. [unknown]
- Scutellaria tenerifolia Sm. [unknown]
- Scutellaria nervosa nervosa [unknown]
- Scutellaria nervosa typica Fernald [unknown]
Description
Scutellaria nervosa (also called Nervous Skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small, two-lipped, blue flowers. It grows in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria nervosa is a pale blue or white color and is bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria nervosa is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Scutellaria nervosa
Scutellaria nervosa can be found in moist woods and thickets in eastern North America.
Scutellaria nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scutellaria nervosa?
Scutellaria nervosa
What is the common name of Scutellaria nervosa?
Nerve skullcap
What is the family of Scutellaria nervosa?
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,