Description
Scutellaria gaumeri (also called Gaumer's Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has blue-violet flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scutellaria gaumeri 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 gaumeri 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.