Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
steelii
ID:
309317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29(Misc.): 14 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308649



Common Names

  • Scuticaria steelii
  • Steel's Skullcap
  • Steel's Hedge Skullcap


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria flabellifera Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria steelii Hook. [unknown]
  • Scuticaria keyseriana auct. [deprecated]

Description

Scuticaria steelii (also called Steel's 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 steelii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scuticaria steelii 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 steelii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Scuticaria steelii

Scuticaria steelii is native to the Amazon region of Brazil and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the region.

Scuticaria steelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scuticaria steelii?

Scuticaria steelii

What is the natural habitat of Scuticaria steelii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Scuticaria steelii?

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-189888: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.