Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
xylorrhiza
ID:
309294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Russk. Bot. Zhurn. : 7 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308626



Common Names

  • Scutellaria xylorrhiza
  • Xylorrhiza Skullcap
  • Woody Skullcap


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Description

Scutellaria xylorrhiza (also called Wood-root Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. 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 xylorrhiza 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 xylorrhiza 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 xylorrhiza 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 xylorrhiza

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

Scutellaria xylorrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria xylorrhiza?

Scutellaria xylorrhiza

What is the common name of Scutellaria xylorrhiza?

Woody-root skullcap

What is the natural habitat of Scutellaria xylorrhiza?

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,