Scutellaria hypericifolia
Scutellaria hypericifolia, commonly known as the St. John's Wort skullcap, is a perennial herb native to North America. Distinguished by its delicate, lobed leaves and pale blue flowers, this plant belongs to the mint family. It is valued in traditional herbalism for its calming, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria hypericifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 hypericifolia, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to using the names 连翘叶黄芩, 连翘叶黄芩, and 连翘叶黄芩, which are also the standard designations used in simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and mainland China (zh-cn). Additionally, it is recognized by the names 黄芩 and 条芩.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 连翘叶黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 连翘叶黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 连翘叶黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 条芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土大芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 子芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 草地黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 魁芩 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Scutellaria hypericifolia, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the diverse landscapes of China. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the regions of South-Central China. This particular distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the unique climatic conditions found in these southern provinces. Consequently, its occurrence is a defining characteristic of the regional flora in that part of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria hypericifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include baicalin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| baicalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |