Scutellaria violacea
Scutellaria violacea, commonly known as violet skullcap, is a distinctive perennial herb cherished in traditional herbalism. Native to specific regional habitats, this plant is characterized by its vibrant purple blooms. It is frequently studied for its calming properties and potential therapeutic benefits in supporting neurological and nervous system health.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria violacea
- 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. It is further classified within 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, scientifically known as Scutellaria violacea, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context, particularly within Chinese terminology. In Mandarin, it is referred to as 堇花黄芩, a name that is consistently used across different regional standards including the simplified script (zh-hans) and the specific designation for mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 堇花黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 堇花黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 堇花黄芩 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted throughout the South-Central territories. In the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found spanning across India and the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species extends into the mountainous terrains of Nepal and the East Himalaya. These varied locations highlight its ability to thrive in different ecological niches across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Scutellaria violacea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |