Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
308851

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 598 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308183

Common Names

  • Skullcap
  • Helmet Flower
  • Hoodwort

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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria orientalis taurica (Juz.) N.P.Popov [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis microphylla K.Koch [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis chamaedryfolia Rchb. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis heterochroa Fed. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis hirtella Fed. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis hypopolia Fed. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis stevenii Fed. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis taurica Fed. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria orientalis (also called Oriental Skullcap, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It grows up to 0.5 m tall with a woody base. 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 orientalis is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scutellaria orientalis sub. alpina (Boiss.) O.Schwarz
Scutellaria orientalis sub. bicolor (Hochst.) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. bornmuelleri (Hausskn. ex Bornm.) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. cretacea (Boiss. & Hausskn.) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. haussknechtii (Boiss.) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. hispanica (Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet
Scutellaria orientalis sub. karatschaica (Kharadze) Menitsky
Scutellaria orientalis sub. macrostegia (Hausskn. ex Bornm.) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. orientalis
Scutellaria orientalis sub. pectinata (Benth.) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. santolinoides (Hausskn. ex Bornm.) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. sintenisii (Hausskn. ex Bornm.) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. virens (Boiss. & Kotschy) J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. pinnatifida J.R.Edm.
Scutellaria orientalis sub. porphyrostegia J.R.Edm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria orientalis is a small, tubular, two-lipped flower, usually blue or purple in color. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria orientalis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Scutellaria orientalis

Scutellaria orientalis can be found in the southeastern United States.

Scutellaria orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria orientalis?

Scutellaria orientalis

What is the common name of Scutellaria orientalis?

Oriental Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria orientalis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woods

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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