Status:
valid
Authors:
Andrews
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 8: t. 494 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308455
Common Names
- Serrated Skullcap
- Serrated Helmet Flower
- Serrated Helmetflower
Synonyms
- Scutellaria integrifolia Pursh [unknown]
- Scutellaria serrata montana Penland [unknown]
- Scutellaria serrata serrata [unknown]
Description
Scutellaria serrata (also called saw-toothed skullcap, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria serrata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria serrata is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria serrata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Scutellaria serrata
Scutellaria serrata is native to Asia and can be found in moist woodlands, such as forests, meadows, and wetlands.
Scutellaria serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scutellaria serrata?
Scutellaria serrata
What is the common name of Scutellaria serrata?
Serrata Skullcap
What family does Scutellaria serrata belong to?
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,