Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
supina
ID:
309173

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 598 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308505



Common Names

  • Supina Skullcap
  • Supina Scutellaria
  • Supina Skullcap


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria alpina supina (L.) I.Richardson [unknown]
  • Scutellaria chitrovoi Juz. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria cisvolgensis Juz. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria creticola Juz. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria irregularis Juz. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria oxyphylla Juz. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria tschimganica Juz. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria verna Besser [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria supina (also called Downy Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a hairy stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria supina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive purple flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scutellaria supina are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria supina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Scutellaria supina

Scutellaria supina can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Scutellaria supina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria supina?

Scutellaria supina

What is the common name of Scutellaria supina?

Supina Skullcap

What family does Scutellaria supina belong to?

Lamiaceae

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