Phlomis lychnitis
Phlomis lychnitis, commonly known as Jerusalem sage, is a striking perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its architectural, velvety leaves and dramatic yellow flower spikes, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically used in traditional remedies, it offers unique bioactive properties within the Lamiaceae family.
- Scientific name: Phlomis lychnitis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed within 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 lychnitis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In French, it is called Phlomis lychnite, while in Catalan, it is known as salvió blener. Its names in Arabic include أذينة لزجة and the Sinatic variation اذينه لزجه. Finally, in Spanish, it is affectionately called Orejita de liebre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Phlomis lychnite | Wikidata |
| ca | salvió blener | Wikidata |
| ar | أذينة لزجة | Wikidata |
| arz | اذينه لزجه | Wikidata |
| es | Orejita de liebre | Wikidata |
| es | Yerba del cólico | Wikidata |
| es | Matatorcía | Wikidata |
| es | Anica | Wikidata |
| es | Merchera | Wikidata |
| es | Sanjuanes amarillos | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several distinct regions of the Mediterranean basin and beyond. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Germany. Its range extends significantly into Southwestern Europe, where it is found in France, Portugal, and Spain. Furthermore, the species reaches into Northern Africa, specifically inhabiting the territory of Morocco. Consequently, the geographical spread of Phlomis lychnitis connects various European and African landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Activities
Phlomis lychnitis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |