Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
irwiniana
ID:
309311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bradea 1: 336 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308643



Common Names

  • Scuticaria irwiniana
  • Irwin's Skullcap
  • Irwin's Hedge Skullcap


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Description

Scuticaria irwiniana (also called Irwin'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, blue flowers with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Scuticaria irwiniana 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 Scuticaria irwiniana 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 irwiniana 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 irwiniana

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

Scuticaria irwiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scuticaria irwiniana?

Scuticaria irwiniana

What is the natural habitat of Scuticaria irwiniana?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Scuticaria irwiniana?

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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