Scutellaria oblonga
Scutelariia oblonga, commonly known as Huang Qin in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a perennial herb valued for its potent bioactive compounds. Rich in baicalin, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This versatile medicinal plant is frequently utilized to treat respiratory infections, heat-related illnesses, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria oblonga
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls 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 oblonga, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 连翘 (lián qiào) or more specifically within certain herbal traditions as 长叶黄芩 (cháng yè huáng qín). In English, it is commonly called oblong skullcap, a name that reflects both its leaf shape and its botanical genus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Scutellaria oblonga, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated within the vast region of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this area, the species is documented to inhabit the island nation of Sri Lanka. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered a regional specialist rather than a widespread species. Consequently, understanding its specific habitat in Sri Lanka is essential for its conservation and study.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria oblonga has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Negletein, Quercitin-3-glucoside, Techtochrysin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Negletein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercitin-3-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Techtochrysin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scutellaria oblonga has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scutellaria oblonga has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include biofilms.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| biofilms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |