Salvia aurea
Salvia aurea, commonly known as Golden Sage, is a captivating perennial cherished for its vibrant, sun-kissed blooms and aromatic foliage. Native to specific Mediterranean climates, this resilient plant offers both ornamental beauty and traditional medicinal potential, making it a versatile addition to any therapeutic garden or botanical collection.
- Scientific name: Salvia aurea
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Salvia aurea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is classified under 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 exhibits a unique and highly fragmented geographical distribution across different continents. In its native range, it is found within the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Interestingly, it also establishes itself in a much more distant part of the world. Specifically, it can be located in the North Island of New Zealand. This wide separation suggests that the species thrives in distinct, non-contiguous ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia aurea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia aurea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Escherichia coli, H1N1 influenza virus, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H1N1 influenza virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |