Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
heterotricha
ID:
308558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz. & Vved.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 427 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307890



Common Names

  • Heterotrichous Skullcap
  • Heterotrichous Helmet Flower
  • Heterotrichous Helmetflower


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Description

Scutellaria heterotricha (also called Hairy-leaved Skullcap, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, native to North America. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with a woody rootstock and opposite, ovate leaves. It is found in moist, open woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria heterotricha is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria heterotricha is blue-purple in color and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are about 10 cm tall and have multiple stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria heterotricha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Scutellaria heterotricha

Scutellaria heterotricha can be found in the Mediterranean region, from southern France to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Scutellaria heterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria heterotricha?

Scutellaria heterotricha

What is the common name of Scutellaria heterotricha?

Heterotrichous Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria heterotricha?

Scutellaria heterotricha 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-189173: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.