Phlomis samia
Greek sage
Phlomis samia, commonly known as a medicinal shrub native to the Mediterranean, is a remarkable plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Characterized by its distinctive velvety foliage and yellow flowers, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and skin conditions, offering significant pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Phlomis samia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Phlomis samia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Lamiales and 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 by several different names depending on the language, is referred to as Greek sage in English, Samoos-Brandkraut in German, and 萨摩斯木糙苏 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Samos-Brandkraut | Wikidata |
| zh | 萨摩斯木糙苏 | Wikidata |
| en | Greek sage | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Greece. Additionally, the species can be found spreading through the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Its range extends further east into Western Asia, specifically within Türkiye. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Phlomis samia thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phlomis samia, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's essential chemical constituents that are concentrated in the foliage and reproductive organs.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phlomis samia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acteoside, apigenin, chrysoeriol, ermanin, samioside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ermanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| samioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phlomis samia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |