Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
mairei
ID:
308748

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 298 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308080



Common Names

  • Maire's Skullcap
  • Scutellaria mairei
  • Skullcap


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria hebeclada W.W.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria mairei (also called Maire's Skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small, two-lipped, blue flowers. It grows in dry, open woods, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria mairei is a small, two-lipped, blue-violet flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria mairei is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Scutellaria mairei

Scutellaria mairei can be found in China.

Scutellaria mairei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria mairei?

Scutellaria mairei

What is the common name of Scutellaria mairei?

Maire's Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria mairei?

Scutellaria mairei is native to the mountains of China.

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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