Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
308404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 73: t. 4290 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307736



Common Names

  • Scutellaria Cordifolia
  • Heartleaf Skullcap
  • Heart-Leaved Skullcap


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Description

Scutellaria cordifolia (also called heartleaf skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are blue and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria cordifolia 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

The flower of Scutellaria cordifolia is a small, two-lipped, blue-violet flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, round and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria cordifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Scutellaria cordifolia

Scutellaria cordifolia is found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Scutellaria cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria cordifolia?

Scutellaria cordifolia

What is the common name of Scutellaria cordifolia?

Heart-leaved skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria cordifolia?

Scutellaria cordifolia 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,

References

IPNI record: 458221-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429239
IPNI record: 458221-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429485
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:458221-1: Based on the initial data import