Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
309290

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 370 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308622



Common Names

  • Scutellaria wrightii
  • Wright's Skullcap
  • Wright's Hedge Skullcap


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria brevifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Scutellaria integrifolia brevifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Scutellaria wrightii alba Waterf. [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria wrightii (also called Wright's Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate and have a purplish-red color. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria wrightii is a species of flowering plant that is used for its medicinal properties. It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria wrightii is a small, white or pale blue, two-lipped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin petioles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria wrightii is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. It is best to take cuttings from young, healthy plants.

Where to Find Scutellaria wrightii

Scutellaria wrightii is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Scutellaria wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria wrightii?

Scutellaria wrightii

What is the common name of Scutellaria wrightii?

Wright's skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria wrightii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-189860: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.