Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
granulosa
ID:
308528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 20: 156 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307860



Common Names

  • Granular Skullcap
  • Granular Helmet Flower
  • Granular Helmetflower


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria orientalis elongata N.P.Popov [unknown]
  • Scutellaria orientalis granulosa Fed. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria granulosa (also called Granular Skullcap, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, native to the eastern United States. It is a small, perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall, with a woody rootstock and opposite, ovate leaves. It is found in moist, open woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria granulosa 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 granulosa is a small, two-lipped, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria granulosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly every few weeks. Cut back the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Scutellaria granulosa

Scutellaria granulosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Scutellaria granulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria granulosa?

Scutellaria granulosa

What is the common name of Scutellaria granulosa?

Granular Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria granulosa?

Scutellaria granulosa is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and stream banks in North America.

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,

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