Scutellaria altissima
Scutellaria altissima, commonly known as tall skullcap, is a perennial herb prized in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, this species is rich in bioactive flavonoids. It is frequently utilized for its calming, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties, offering a natural approach to managing stress and supporting neurological health.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria altissima
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Scutellaria. Thus, Scutellaria altiissima represents a unique member of this complex taxonomic hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scutellaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scutellaria altissima, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Hohes Helmkraut, while in Upper Sorbian, it is known as Wysoki šišak. In Swedish, the species is termed Stor frossört, and in Ukrainian, it is called Шоломниця висока. Additionally, in Bulgarian, it is commonly referred to as висока превара.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Hohes Helmkraut | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wysoki šišak | Wikidata |
| sv | Stor frossört | Wikidata |
| uk | Шоломниця висока | Wikidata |
| bg | висока превара | Wikidata |
| cy | Cycyllog Gwlad-yr-haf | Wikidata |
| cs | šišák vysoký | Wikidata |
| fi | isovuohennokka | Wikidata |
| zh | 高黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 高黄芩 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Belgium. Its range extends further through the Czechia-Slovakia region. Finally, the plant is also distributed across Germany and Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Activities
Scutellaria altissima has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiseptic, Astringent.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scutellaria altissima has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, wounds.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |