Scutellaria
Scutellaria
Scutellaria (pronounced skoo-tuh-lair-ee-uh) is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. They are known commonly as skullcaps. The generic name is derived from the Latin scutella, meaning "a small dish, tray or platter", or "little dish", referring to the shape of the calyx.
Etymology
The name Scutellaria is derived from the Latin word scutella, which means "a small dish, tray or platter". This refers to the shape of the calyx in the flower of the plant, which resembles a small dish or tray.
Related Terms
- Lamiaceae: The mint family, which includes the Scutellaria genus.
- Calyx: The outermost part of a flower, typically green and leaf-like, which encloses the rest of the flower.
- Genus: A rank in the biological classification system (taxonomy), which groups closely related species together. Scutellaria is a genus in the Lamiaceae family.
Species
There are about 360 species of Scutellaria, including:
- Scutellaria lateriflora: Also known as blue skullcap, mad dog skullcap, and side-flowering skullcap.
- Scutellaria baicalensis: Also known as Chinese skullcap or Baikal skullcap.
- Scutellaria galericulata: Also known as common skullcap, marsh skullcap, and hooded skullcap.
Uses
Scutellaria species are used in traditional medicine, particularly in Chinese medicine, where species such as Scutellaria baicalensis are thought to have medicinal properties.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scutellaria
- Wikipedia's article - Scutellaria
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