Scutellaria racemosa
Scutellaria racemosa, commonly known as American skullcap, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it is frequently utilized for its calming and nervine properties. This plant is primarily used to support neurological health, alleviate anxiety, and promote relaxation within the central nervous system.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria racemosa
- 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 family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Scutellaria. Specifically, it is identified by the species name Scutellaria racemosa.
| 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 racemosa, is known by various names across different linguistic traditions. In English, it is most frequently referred to as American skullcap, while in German, it is called Amerikanischer Schildvolk. In Spanish, the plant is commonly called escutaria americana, and in French, it is known as scutellaire racémose.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the southern regions of the United States. In the South-Central U.S.A., it can be found growing in the state of Texas. Moving toward the Southeastern U.S.A., the species is also present in Alabama. Furthermore, its range extends through Georgia and into the state of Florida. Finally, this medicinal plant is documented as occurring within Louisiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | North Carolina | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | South Carolina | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria racemosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include baicalein, baicalin, melatonin, scutellarin, serotonin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| baicalein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| baicalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melatonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scutellarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| serotonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wogonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scutellaria racemosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neurological disorders.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |