Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 297 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040303
Common Names
- Scopellaria marginata
- Marginata Scopellaria
- Margined Scopellaria
Description
Scopellaria marginata (also called Margined Scopellaria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has bright green foliage and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scopellaria marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Scopellaria marginata var. penangense (C.B.Clarke) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scopellaria marginata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scopellaria marginata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Scopellaria marginata
Scopellaria marginata can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Species in the Scopellaria genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,