Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
theobromina
ID:
309205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 150: 73 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308537



Common Names

  • Scutellaria theobromina
  • Theobromine Skullcap
  • Theobromine Scutellaria


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria theobromina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scutellaria theobromina are small, tubular, and blue-violet in color. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria theobromina is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings of half-ripe wood in summer and root in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Scutellaria theobromina

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

Scutellaria theobromina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria theobromina?

Scutellaria theobromina

What is the common name of Scutellaria theobromina?

Theobroma skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria theobromina?

Moist woods and thickets

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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