Salvia adenophora
Salvia adenophora, commonly known as blunt-leaved sage, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat inflammation and infections. This versatile plant is increasingly studied for its potential pharmacological applications in modern therapeutic developments.
- Scientific name: Salvia adenophora
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Salvia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salvia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Salvia adenophora, exhibits a specific geographical range within North America. Its presence is documented in the southwestern region of Mexico. This particular area provides the environmental conditions necessary for its survival and growth. Understanding this localized distribution is essential for studying its ecological niche. Consequently, its habitat remains focused on these specific southwestern Mexican landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia adenophora has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12-oxo-phytodienoic acid, clerodane diterpenoids, diterpene, oxylipins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 12-oxo-phytodienoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clerodane diterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxylipins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia adenophora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus agalactiae.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus agalactiae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |