Scutellaria rehderiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Scutellaria kansuensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Scutellaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Scutellaria rehderiana, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within East Asia. Its presence is primarily recorded within the borders of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the regions of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species is distributed across the China North-Central area. These locations define the primary geographical range for this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Scutellaria rehderiana is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or surface debris. Within the broader spectrum of plant life forms, it specifically aligns with the hemicryptophyte category, distinguishing it from phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. This life strategy allows the plant to endure seasonal environmental fluctuations by maintaining its vital regenerative structures at the ground level, facilitating its survival and subsequent regrowth during favorable growing periods.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Scutellaria rehderiana is characterized by its specific growth habits and ecological positioning. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural integrity to ascend without being strictly dependent on external hosts for verticality. The plant is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior, meaning it does not derive nutrients or water from other living plants. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its root systems and primary growth within the soil rather than functioning as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Scutellaria rehderiana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Scutellaria rehderiana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Baicalin, Ganhuangemin, Ganhuangenin, Oroxylin A, Wogonin.

Baicalin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Ganhuangemin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Ganhuangenin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Oroxylin A

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Wogonin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

baicalein

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Activities

Scutellaria rehderiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Scutellaria rehderiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include acetone extract.

Acetone extract

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica