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
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.
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 Scuticaria genus
Scuticaria hadwenii,
Scuticaria irwiniana,
Scuticaria itirapinensis,
Scuticaria kautskyi,
Scuticaria novaesii,
Scuticaria salesiana,
Scuticaria steelii,
Scuticaria strictifolia,
Scuticaria peruviana,
Scuticaria bahiensis,
Scuticaria bueraremensis,
Scuticaria guainiana,
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,