Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
ocymoides
ID:
308841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 178 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308173



Common Names

  • Skullcap
  • Helmet Flower
  • Hoodwort


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Synonyms

  • Perilomia ocymoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Perilomia ocymoides glabrior Benth. [unknown]
  • Perilomia weberbaueri Mansf. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria ocymoides (also called Ocymoides Skullcap, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It grows up to 0.5 m tall with a woody base. Its leaves are opposite, ovate, and serrate. It produces blue flowers in the summer. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria ocymoides 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 ocymoides 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 ocymoides is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Scutellaria ocymoides

Scutellaria ocymoides can be found in the southeastern United States.

Scutellaria ocymoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria ocymoides?

Scutellaria ocymoides

What is the common name of Scutellaria ocymoides?

Ocymoides Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria ocymoides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-189433: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.