Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
chalicophila
ID:
308368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 7: 569 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307700



Common Names

  • Scutellaria Chalicophila
  • Chalicophila Skullcap
  • Grape Skullcap


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria affinis Leonard [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria chalicophila (also called chalicophilous skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers and a square stem. It is native to the United States and can be found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria chalicophila is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scutellaria chalicophila has small, tubular, white flowers with four petals that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The flowers are followed by small, ovoid fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria chalicophila is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil or a potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Scutellaria chalicophila

Scutellaria chalicophila can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Scutellaria chalicophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria chalicophila?

Scutellaria chalicophila

What is the common name of Scutellaria chalicophila?

Chalice skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria chalicophila?

Scutellaria chalicophila is native to China and Japan and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and 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,