Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
scandens
ID:
309098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 110 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308430



Common Names

  • Climbing Skullcap
  • Climbing Helmet Flower
  • Climbing Helmetflower


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria angulosa Benth. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria celtidifolia A.Ham. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria scandens (also called Climbing Skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm, with a stem that is square in cross-section. The leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and serrate. The flowers are blue and tubular, with five lobes. It is found in moist, open woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria scandens 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 scandens is a small, tubular, pink 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 scandens is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil conditions. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be taken from the top of the plant.

Where to Find Scutellaria scandens

Scutellaria scandens is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands, such as forests, meadows, and wetlands.

Scutellaria scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria scandens?

Scutellaria scandens

What is the common name of Scutellaria scandens?

Scandens Skullcap

Where is Scutellaria scandens found?

Scutellaria scandens is found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia

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-189685: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.