Salvia canariensis
Salvia canariensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (202 studies) · ★★★★★
Salvia canariensis, scientifically known as Salvia canariensis, is a striking perennial shrub native to the Canary Islands. Renowned for its dramatic, hooded purple flowers and aromatic foliage, this species is valued in botanical collections for its ornamental beauty and its potential roles in traditional herbal medicine and ecological studies.
- Family
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- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salvia canariensisDistribution
This plant is an endemic species primarily found within the Macaronesian region. Its natural habitat is specifically restricted to the Canary Islands. Within this archipelago, it occupies unique ecological niches that support its growth. Because of this limited range, the species is considered a local treasure of the island landscapes. Consequently, its entire geographical distribution is centered on these volcanic territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia canariensis has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,9-Guaiadiene, ALPHA-ELEMOL, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE, Allo-Aromadendrene.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,9-Guaiadiene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-ELEMOL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allo-Aromadendrene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia canariensis has 166 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |