Scutellaria viscidula
Scutelariia visciduida, commonly known as the viscous skullcap, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Distinguished by its sticky, resinous leaves, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine. It is primarily utilized for its bioactive compounds, which offer potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria viscidula
- 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 the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under 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 viscidula, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 粘毛黄芩, 粘毛黄芩（黄花黄芩）, or simply 黄芩 and 黄芩子. Additionally, it is sometimes known by the local name 下巴子.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 粘毛黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄芩子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 粘毛黄芩（黄花黄芩） | Wikidata |
| zh | 下巴子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 腺毛黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黏毛黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄花黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土黄芩 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the vast territory of China. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the northern parts of the country. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the China North-Central area. These localized habitats define the natural geographical range of Scutellaria visciduła.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria viscidula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include baicalin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| baicalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |