Phlomis capitata
Phlomis capitata, commonly known as Jerusalem Sage, is a striking perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its architectural silvery foliage and dramatic hooded purple flowers, this resilient plant is highly valued in traditional herbalism for its soothing properties and its ability to thrive in rocky, sun-drenched landscapes.
- Scientific name: Phlomis capitata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and 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, Phlomis capitata, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Capitate Phlomis, while in Greek, it is known as Κεφαλόφλωμος (Kepaloflomos). In French, the species is called Phlomis capitée, and in Italian, it is identified as Phlomis capitatina.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is a medicinal species with a very specific and limited range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the distribution of Phlomis capitata is found within the borders of Türkiye. This localized presence suggests that the species thrives under the unique environmental conditions of the Turkish landscape. Consequently, its geographical footprint remains restricted to this particular part of the world.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phlomis capitata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, Ca, Mg, chlorogenic acid, cyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanilic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phlomis capitata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, glaucoma.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glaucoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |