Phlomis aurea
Phlomis aurea, commonly known as Golden Jerusalem Sage, is a striking perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Characterized by its architectural, velvety foliage and brilliant yellow flowering spikes, this hardy plant thrives in sunny, rocky soils. It is highly valued in landscaping for its drought tolerance and pollinator-friendly blooms.
- Scientific name: Phlomis aurea
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Ultimately, it resides in the family Lamiaceae 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, known scientifically as Phlomis aurea, is identified in the Arabic language by the common name أذينة ذهبية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أذينة ذهبية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical distribution. It can be found growing within the unique landscapes of Western Asia. More specifically, its presence is documented in the Sinai region. This narrow range suggests that the species is highly adapted to this particular environment. Consequently, its habitat is restricted to this singular corner of the Middle East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phlomis aurea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-epi-loganin, auroside, forsythoside B, lamiide, quercetin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-epi-loganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| auroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| forsythoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lamiide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phlomis aurea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include COVID-19.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |