Scutellaria brevibracteata
Scutelariia brevibracteata, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb, is a significant plant species valued in herbal medicine. Primarily utilized in East Asian practices, it is recognized for its bioactive compounds that offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, serving as a vital natural resource for supporting various therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria brevibracteata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 brevibracteata, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the short-bracted skullcap, while in Chinese, it is known as qián xiāo (前逍).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Western Asia. It can be found inhabiting the East Aegean Islands as part of its natural range. Furthermore, its presence extends through the Levant, specifically within the territories of Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The species is also widely documented throughout the diverse landscapes of Türkiye. Finally, its distribution reaches into the Arabian Peninsula, notably within Saudi Arabia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria brevibracteata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hypolaetin, isoscutellarein.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypolaetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscutellarein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |