Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hadwenii
ID:
309307

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Planch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 7: 239 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308639



Common Names

  • Scuticaria hadwenii
  • Hadwen's Skullcap
  • Hadwen's Hedge Skullcap


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Synonyms

  • Bifrenaria hadwenii Paxton & Lindl. [unknown]
  • Scuticaria hadwenii (Lindl.) Hoehne [unknown]

Description

Scuticaria hadwenii (also called Hadwen's Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Australia and grows in moist shady places, such as forests, hillsides, and valleys. It has a short stem and small, white flowers with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Scuticaria hadwenii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scuticaria hadwenii var. dogsonii (Rchb.f.) Stein
Scuticaria hadwenii var. hadwenii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scuticaria hadwenii 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

Scuticaria hadwenii 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 Scuticaria hadwenii

Scuticaria hadwenii is native to the Western Ghats of India and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the region.

Scuticaria hadwenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scuticaria hadwenii?

Scuticaria hadwenii

What is the natural habitat of Scuticaria hadwenii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Scuticaria hadwenii?

White

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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