Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
ocellata
ID:
308838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 376 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308170



Common Names

  • Skullcap
  • Helmet Flower
  • Hoodwort


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria alexeenkoi Juz. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria ocellata (also called Ocellated Skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small, two-lipped, blue flowers. It grows in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria ocellata is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria ocellata is a small, tubular, two-lipped flower, usually blue or purple in color. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria ocellata is a perennial herb native to North America. 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 ocellata

Scutellaria ocellata can be found in the southeastern United States.

Scutellaria ocellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria ocellata?

Scutellaria ocellata

What is the common name of Scutellaria ocellata?

Ocellated Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria ocellata?

Mountain meadows

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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