Scutellaria salviifolia
Scutelariia salviiifolia, commonly known as Sage-leaf Scutellaria, is a perennial herb distinguished by its aromatic, sage-like foliage. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant is prized in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds, which offer potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, making it a subject of significant pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria salviifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, its taxonomic identity is defined as Scutellaria salviiifolia.
| 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, known scientifically as Scutellaria salviiifolia, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as sage-leaved skullcap, a name that directly describes its distinctive foliage and botanical classification. In Spanish, it is commonly called escutelaria de hoja de salvia, and in Portuguese, it is known as escutélaria de folha de sálvia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical distribution within the natural world. According to botanical records, its occurrence is primarily centered in the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found growing natively within the borders of Türkiye. This narrow range suggests that the plant is endemic to certain ecological niches in this particular territory. Consequently, its habitat remains highly localized to this single country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria salviifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulalbuside A, forsythoside B, leucosceptoside A, martynoside, phlinoside B.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulalbuside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| forsythoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucosceptoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| martynoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phlinoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phlinoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scutellaria salviifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytostatic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |