Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
moniliorhiza
ID:
308780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 25: 346 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308112



Common Names

  • Moniliorhiza Skullcap
  • Scutellaria moniliorhiza
  • Skullcap


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Description

Scutellaria moniliorhiza (also called necklace skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria moniliorhiza is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria moniliorhiza is a small, white, two-lipped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria moniliorhiza can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Scutellaria moniliorhiza

Scutellaria moniliorhiza is native to Mexico and Central America.

Scutellaria moniliorhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria moniliorhiza?

Scutellaria moniliorhiza

What is the common name of Scutellaria moniliorhiza?

Beaded skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria moniliorhiza?

Dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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