Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
potosina
ID:
308992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 4: 187 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308324



Common Names

  • Potosina Skullcap
  • Potosina Scutellaria
  • Potosina Helmet Flower


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scutellaria potosina sub. platyphylla Epling
Scutellaria potosina sub. potosina
Scutellaria potosina var. tessellata (Epling) B.L.Turner
Scutellaria potosina var. kaibabensis S.L.Rhodes & T.J.Ayers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria potosina is a small, tubular, blue-violet flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria potosina 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 potosina

Scutellaria potosina is native to Mexico.

Scutellaria potosina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria potosina?

Scutellaria potosina

What is the common name of Scutellaria potosina?

Potosi Skullcap

Where is Scutellaria potosina found?

Scutellaria potosina is found in Mexico

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