Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Mercado
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 555 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810183
Common Names
- Scutellaria woodii
- Wood's Scutellaria
- Scutellaria
Description
Scutellaria woodii (also called Wood's Skullcap, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an annual herb, up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria woodii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scutellaria woodii has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scutellaria woodii is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Scutellaria woodii
Scutellaria woodii is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.
Scutellaria woodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scutellaria woodii?
Scutellaria woodii
What is the common name of Scutellaria woodii?
Wood's Skullcap
What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria woodii?
Woodlands
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
J.M. Mercado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Mercado' in the authors string.