Description
Scutellaria galerita (also called Helmet skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with small, two-lipped, blue-violet flowers. It is found in dry, sunny meadows, rocky slopes, and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria galerita is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scutellaria galerita is a small, white, two-lipped, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped nutlet with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.