Status:
valid
Authors:
Hill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. : 242 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308219
Common Names
- Skullcap
- Helmet Flower
- Hoodwort
Synonyms
- Scutellaria angustifolia Adams ex Benth. [unknown]
- Scutellaria mississippiana M.Martens [unknown]
- Scutellaria ovata calcarea Gleason [unknown]
- Scutellaria ovata calcarea Epling [unknown]
- Scutellaria ovata mississipiana (M.Martens) Epling [unknown]
- Scutellaria pilosa Hill [unknown]
- Scutellaria versicolor Nutt. [unknown]
- Scutellaria ovata mississippiensis Epling [unknown]
- Scutellaria ovata ovata [unknown]
Description
Scutellaria ovata (also called Heartleaf skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, blue flowers and heart-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria ovata 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 ovata sub. bracteata (Benth.) Epling
Scutellaria ovata sub. cuthbertii (Alexander) Epling
Scutellaria ovata sub. ovata
Scutellaria ovata sub. pseudoarguta Epling
Scutellaria ovata sub. rugosa (Alph.Wood) Epling
Scutellaria ovata sub. virginiana Epling
Scutellaria ovata sub. mexicana Epling
Scutellaria ovata sub. rupestris Epling
Scutellaria ovata sub. venosa (Kearney) Epling
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria ovata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria ovata 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 ovata
Scutellaria ovata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Scutellaria ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scutellaria ovata?
Scutellaria ovata
What is the common name of Scutellaria ovata?
Oval Skullcap
What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria ovata?
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,