Scutellaria bornmuelleri

Scutellaria bornmuelleri, commonly known as a member of the skullcap family, is a medicinal herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, particularly flavonoids, this plant is studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, offering significant promise in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research.

  • Scientific name: Scutellaria bornmuelleri
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls under the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Scutellaria, of which Scutellaria bornmuelleri is a species.

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 bornmuelleri, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as Bornmueller's skullcap, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as Bornmueller scutellaria or Bǎnjiǎhuáng (半甲黄).
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Scutellaria bornmuelleri, exhibits a specific distribution across the Western Asian region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the territories of Iran and Iraq. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout various parts of Türkiye. These three countries represent the core geographical range for this particular medicinal species. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found within these Western Asian landscapes.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Iran WCVP
Western Asia Iraq WCVP
Western Asia Türkiye WCVP

Chemicals

Scutellaria bornmuelleri has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include baicalein, chrysin, wogonin.

Total chemicals
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
baicalein 1 ★☆☆☆☆
chrysin 1 ★☆☆☆☆
wogonin 1 ★☆☆☆☆