Scutellaria arenicola
Scutellaria arenicola, commonly known as sand skullcap, is a distinctive perennial herb native to sandy habitats. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant is valued for its unique ecological niche and potential medicinal properties. Its subtle beauty and resilience make it a fascinating subject for botanical and pharmacological study.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria arenicola
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Scutellaria.
| 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, Scutellaria arenicola, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as sand skullcap, while in its native Chinese context, it is known as shāshì lán.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Scutellaria arenicola, possesses a very limited and specific geographical range. Within the Southeastern United States, its presence is primarily restricted to a few select areas. Specifically, it can be found growing in the state of Florida. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of South Carolina. These narrow locations define the known natural distribution of this medicinal herb.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | South Carolina | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria arenicola has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luteolin-7-O-glucuronide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin-7-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |