Phlomis bourgaei
Phlomis bourgaei, commonly known as Bourgae's sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its velvety foliage and striking yellow blooms, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism. It possesses unique therapeutic properties, often utilized for its soothing effects on respiratory and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Phlomis bourgaei
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized under the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 bourgaei, is referred to by several regional common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is known as 浅黄糙苏, which is specifically used in mainland China (zh-cn) as 浅黄糙苏 and in Taiwan (zh-tw) as 淺黃糙蘇.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 浅黄糙苏 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 浅黄糙苏 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 淺黃糙蘇 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of Western Asia. Its distribution is notably concentrated in the country of Türkiye. Additionally, it can be located across the East Aegean Islands. These areas represent the primary geographical range for the species. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these particular Mediterranean and West Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Phlomis bourgaei has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phlomis bourgaei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antipyretic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |