Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
tuberifera
ID:
309223

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu & C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 1: 566 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308555

Common Names

  • Scutellaria tuberifera
  • Tuberiferous Skullcap
  • Tuberiferous Scutellaria

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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria glecomoides Migo [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria tuberifera (also called Tuberous Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a hairy stem and small, orange flowers. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria tuberifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scutellaria tuberifera are small, tubular, and blue-violet in color. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria tuberifera can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into smaller pieces and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Scutellaria tuberifera

Scutellaria tuberifera can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Scutellaria tuberifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria tuberifera?

Scutellaria tuberifera

What is the common name of Scutellaria tuberifera?

Tuberous Skullcap

What is the family of Scutellaria tuberifera?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-189799: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Chen Jie (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chen' in the authors string.