Salvia aristata
Salvia aristata, commonly known as bristly sage, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to North American montane regions. Distinguished by its textured, hairy foliage and upright purple flower spikes, this member of the mint family thrives in rocky soils, offering both aesthetic beauty and traditional medicinal interest in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Salvia aristata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Salvia aristata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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 aristata, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range within the Western Asian region. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated in the territories of Iran and Türkiye. Within these countries, it thrives in unique environmental conditions that support its growth. By occupying these particular landscapes, the species maintains its presence in the Middle Eastern flora. Consequently, its occurrence is strictly tied to these two specific nations in Western Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia aristata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-O-coumaroylquinic acid, linariin, pectolinarin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-O-coumaroylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linariin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectolinarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia aristata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia aristata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neuroinflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |