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Salta triflora

Salta triflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Salvia triflora, scientifically known as Salvia triflora, is a captivating medicinal shrub native to diverse subtropical regions. Renowned for its striking three-flowered clusters, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to support wellness, highlighting its vital role in ethnobotanical studies.

Family
Polygonaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Triplaris Triflora · Magonia Triflora · 2 more

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Duraznillo

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Salta triflora

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Caryophyllales and the family Polygonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Salta.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Caryophyllales WCVP
Family Polygonaceae WCVP
Genus Salta WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several regions of South America. In Western South America, it can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence extends into Brazil, specifically concentrated in the West-Central region. In Southern South America, the species is distributed throughout the Northeast and Northwest areas of Argentina. Finally, its habitat reaches further south into the country of Paraguay.

Region Area Source
Western South America Bolivia WCVP
Brazil Brazil West-Central WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northeast WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northwest WCVP
Southern South America Paraguay WCVP

Chemicals

Salta triflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sterols, stigmast-4-en-6beta-ol-3-one, triterpene.

Chemicals reported in Salta triflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Sterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
stigmast-4-en-6beta-ol-3-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Sterols

  1. Planta medica

stigmast-4-en-6beta-ol-3-one

  1. Planta medica

triterpene

  1. Planta medica