Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
cuevasiana
ID:
1328031

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.González & A.Vázquez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 84: 21 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340485



Common Names

  • Scutellaria cuevasiana
  • Cuevas' Skullcap
  • Cuevas Skullcap


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Description

Scutellaria cuevasiana (also called Cuevas' Skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Costa Rica and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria cuevasiana is an ornamental plant that is used to provide a decorative and attractive look to gardens. It can also be used to attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scutellaria cuevasiana has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria cuevasiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Scutellaria cuevasiana

Scutellaria cuevasiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Scutellaria cuevasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria cuevasiana?

Scutellaria cuevasiana

Where is Scutellaria cuevasiana native to?

Brazil

What is the flower color of Scutellaria cuevasiana?

White

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

Jesús Guadalupe González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.González' in the authors string.