Scutellaria havanensis
Scutelariia havanenis, commonly known as Cuban skullcap, is a medicinal herb native to the Caribbean. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is studied for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. It serves as a valuable botanical resource in traditional healing and contemporary phytotherapy research.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria havanensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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. Therefore, its complete taxonomic hierarchy identifies it as Scutellaria havanensis.
| 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 havanensis, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Havana skullcap, while in Spanish, it is known as escutela de la Habana.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions in the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. In the United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Florida. Its range extends into Mexico, where it can be found throughout the Northeast and the Gulf regions. The Caribbean also serves as a key habitat, with the species occurring in the Bahamas. Additionally, the plant is established within the island nation of Cuba.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria havanensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scutellaria havanensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Antiprotozoal, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scutellaria havanensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium berghei, Trichomonas vaginalis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trichomonas vaginalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |