Salvia bowleyana
Salvia bowleyaana, commonly known as Bowlley's sage, is a rare and enchanting perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. Characterized by its striking, tubular flowers and aromatic foliage, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional practices for its unique phytochemical properties and its significant role in supporting local biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Salvia bowleyana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Salvia bowleyaana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 is primarily found within a specific region of East Asia. Its natural habitat is concentrated in the southeastern part of China. Within this geographical range, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions of the Southeast. Because of this localized presence, the species is considered endemic to this particular territory. Consequently, its distribution remains limited to these specific Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia bowleyana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include colchicine, rosmarinic acid, salvianolic acid B.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colchicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvianolic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |