Scutellaria orientalis
Scutelariia orientalis, commonly known as Oriental Skullcap, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Native to Eastern Asia, this plant contains bioactive flavonoids with potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. It is widely studied for its potential to support neurological health and alleviate various systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria orientalis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further classified under the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined 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 orientalis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Azerbaijani, it is referred to as Şərq başlıqotu, while in Chinese, it is identified by the names 东方黄芩, 东方黄芩 (simplified), and 东方黄芩 (specifically for mainland China).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Şərq başlıqotu | Wikidata |
| zh | 东方黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 东方黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 东方黄芩 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is also found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in Spain. The species extends further into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of Albania and Bulgaria. Finally, its range continues through the Balkan Peninsula to include the country of Greece.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Activities
Scutellaria orientalis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |