Description
Scutellaria orthocalyx (also called Chinese skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, blue flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria orthocalyx 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria orthocalyx 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.