Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
strictifolia
ID:
309318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 2: 88 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308650



Common Names

  • Scuticaria strictifolia
  • Strictifolia Skullcap
  • Strictifolia Hedge Skullcap


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Description

Scuticaria strictifolia (also called Strict-leaved 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, blue flowers with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Scuticaria strictifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scuticaria strictifolia 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 strictifolia 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 strictifolia

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

Scuticaria strictifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scuticaria strictifolia?

Scuticaria strictifolia

What is the natural habitat of Scuticaria strictifolia?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Scuticaria strictifolia?

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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