Phlomis aucheri
Phlomis aucheri, commonly known as Aucher's sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Western Asia. Distinguished by its velvety, silver-green foliage and striking upright flower spikes, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Phlomis aucheri
- 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 under the genus Phlomis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phlomis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phlomis aucheri, is known by various names across different regions where it grows. In English, it is commonly referred to as Aucher's sage, while in Turkish, it is known as Aucher lavantası. In the local languages of its native habitats, it is called Aucher otu in Azerbaijani and Aucher murtu in Persian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a relatively specific and limited range of occurrence. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing natively in the country of Iran. This localized distribution highlights its ecological preference for the environmental conditions found in that part of the world. Consequently, its presence is most notably documented within these particular geographical boundaries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phlomis aucheri has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, chrysoeriol, dimethoxyflavanone, eriodictyol, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dimethoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |