Scutellaria litwinowii
Scutellaria litwinowii, commonly known as a rare member of the mint family, is a specialized medicinal herb native to specific Eastern European habitats. Valued for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional herbalism for addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting overall neurological health.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria litwinowii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Scutellaria, specifically as the species Scutellaria litwinowii.
| 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 litwinowii, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Litwinow's skullcap, while in Ukrainian, it is called Литвинова шашка.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Scutellaria litwinowii, exhibits a specific range across several regions of Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is recorded within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving toward Western Asia, the species can also be found growing in Afghanistan. Furthermore, the plant's distribution extends into the territory of Iran. Collectively, these locations define the known geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria litwinowii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Neobaicalein.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neobaicalein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scutellaria litwinowii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Apoptotic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scutellaria litwinowii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hematological malignancies.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hematological malignancies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |