Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
leptosiphon
ID:
308708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nevski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 4: 324 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308040



Common Names

  • Leptosiphon Skullcap
  • Leptosiphon's Skullcap
  • Leptosiphon Skullcap Plant


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Description

Scutellaria leptosiphon (also called leptosiphon skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short stem and opposite leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria leptosiphon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria leptosiphon is a small, white-purple colored flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria leptosiphon is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Scutellaria leptosiphon

Scutellaria leptosiphon can be found in the western United States.

Scutellaria leptosiphon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria leptosiphon?

Scutellaria leptosiphon

What is the family of Scutellaria leptosiphon?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Scutellaria leptosiphon?

Thin-lipped Skullcap

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-189311: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.