Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
novaesii
ID:
309315

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Barros & Cath.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 9: 57 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308647



Common Names

  • Scuticaria novaesii
  • Novaesii Skullcap
  • Novaesii Hedge Skullcap


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Description

Scuticaria novaesii (also called Novaes' Skullcap, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Brazil 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 novaesii 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 novaesii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scuticaria novaesii 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 novaesii

Scuticaria novaesii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the region.

Scuticaria novaesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scuticaria novaesii?

Scuticaria novaesii

What is the natural habitat of Scuticaria novaesii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Scuticaria novaesii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-189886: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Luis Martins Catharino (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cath.' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.