Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
polyadenia
ID:
308983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(1): 24 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308315



Common Names

  • Polyadenia Skullcap
  • Polyadenia Scutellaria
  • Polyadenia Helmet Flower


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Description

Scutellaria polyadenia (also called Many-flowered 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 polyadenia is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria polyadenia is a bell-shaped, blue-violet corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped cotyledon with a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria polyadenia is a perennial herb that prefers 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 polyadenia

Scutellaria polyadenia is native to North America.

Scutellaria polyadenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria polyadenia?

Scutellaria polyadenia

What is the common name of Scutellaria polyadenia?

Polyadenia Skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria polyadenia?

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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