Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nana
ID:
308799

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 100 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308131



Common Names

  • Nana Skullcap
  • Scutellaria nana
  • Skullcap


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria footeana Mulford [unknown]
  • Scutellaria holmgreniorum Cronquist [unknown]
  • Scutellaria nana nana [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria nana (also called dwarf 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 nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria nana is a pale blue or white color and is bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria nana is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Scutellaria nana

Scutellaria nana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Scutellaria nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria nana?

Scutellaria nana

What is the common name of Scutellaria nana?

Dwarf skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria nana?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-189396: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.