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 |
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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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |