Phlomis rigida
Phlomis rigida, commonly known as Rigid Sage, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its striking, velvety silver-green foliage and upright flowering spikes, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering significant botanical interest and therapeutic promise.
- Scientific name: Phlomis rigida
- 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 in the order Lamiales, falling within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 rigida, is recognized by its specific common name in Arabic as أذينة خشنة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أذينة خشنة | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western Asia. Its natural range includes significant populations found within the borders of Iran. Additionally, it can be observed growing throughout various regions of Iraq. The species also thrives in the mountainous and coastal areas of Lebanon and Syria. Finally, its geographical presence extends northward into the territories of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Phlomis rigida, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the sturdy, woody stems, the textured, grayish-green leaves, and the characteristic flowering spikes that emerge during its blooming season. Because the medicinal compounds are concentrated within these visible components, the aerial parts are typically harvested to prepare various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phlomis rigida has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-O-acetylshanzhiside methyl ester, lamiridoside, shanzhiside methyl ester.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-O-acetylshanzhiside methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lamiridoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shanzhiside methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |