Salvia adenophylla
Salvia adenophylla, commonly known as the leaf-leaved sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Mexico. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and delicate blooms, this species is valued in traditional ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic properties and its ecological role within diverse Mediterranean-style habitats.
- Scientific name: Salvia adenophylla
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is further classified under the genus Salvia. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by its scientific name, Salvia adenophylla.
| 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 is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily confined to the region of Western Asia. Within this broad area, its presence is specifically noted in the country of Türkiye. Because of this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic species to this particular territory. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in the Turkish landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Salvia adenophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia adenophylla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malignant melanoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malignant melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |