Scutellaria galericulata
Common scullcap
Scutellaria galericulata, commonly known as skullcap, is a perennial herb native to wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive flavonoids like baicalin. This plant is frequently utilized for its calming, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties, serving as a vital botanical tool for nervous system support.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria galericulata
- 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 classified under 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, known scientifically as Scutellaria galericulata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Poland, it is called Tarczyca pospolita, while in France, it is known as Scutellaire à casque. The Finnish name for this species is luhtavuohennokka, and in Estonia, it is identified as harilik tihashein. Additionally, in German-speaking areas, it is commonly called Sumpf-Helmkraut.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Tarczyca pospolita | Wikidata |
| fr | Scutellaire à casque | Wikidata |
| fi | luhtavuohennokka | Wikidata |
| et | harilik tihashein | Wikidata |
| de | Sumpf-Helmkraut | Wikidata |
| nn | Skjoldberar | Wikidata |
| sl | Navadna čeladnica | Wikidata |
| lt | Pelkinė kalpokė | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wšědny šišak | Wikidata |
| sv | Frossört | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Its presence is documented throughout the country of Denmark. It can also be found growing in the wild landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species is native to the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends into the northern reaches of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Activities
Scutellaria galericulata 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 galericulata 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |