Baja Pitcher Sage
Lepechinia hastata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Baja Pitcher Sage, scientifically known as Lepechinia hastata, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the arid regions of Mexico. Renowned for its unique, pitcher-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk remedies to treat various ailments, offering significant botanical interest for its therapeutic potential and striking appearance.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Pacific
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Baja Pitcher Sage · Cape Pitcher Sage · 3 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Alguelagum Hastatum
Names
Common Names
- Baja Pitcher Sage
- Cape Pitcher Sage
- False Salvia
- Island Pitcher Sage
- Pakata
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lepechinia hastataSynonyms
- Alguelagum hastatum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lepechinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lepechinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the Pacific and North American regions. In the North-Central Pacific, it can be found growing in the islands of Hawaii. Its range extends to the Mexican Pacific Islands located off the coast. Furthermore, it is documented within the Mexico Northwest territory. These distinct locations highlight its specialized geographical presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexican Pacific Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lepechinia hastata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carnosol, Carnosic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| carnosol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carnosic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
carnosol
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Carnosic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Lepechinia hastata has 20 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, AntiHIV, Antibiotic, Antihepatotoxic, Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibiotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antilipoperoxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiradicular | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |