Salvia candelabrum

Salvia candelabrum, commonly known as the Candelabra Sage, is a striking perennial prized for its dramatic, architectural flowering spikes. Native to specific regions of Africa, this ornamental plant offers lush foliage and vibrant blooms, making it a captivating addition to medicinal gardens and botanical collections worldwide.

  • Scientific name: Salvia candelabrum
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Europe

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 classified under the genus Salvia. Specifically, Salvia candelabrum represents a unique medicinal species within this taxonomic hierarchy.

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 scientifically as Salvia candelabrum, possesses a very restricted geographical range. It is primarily found within the specific region of Southwestern Europe. More specifically, its natural habitat is localized to the country of Spain. This limited distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to certain Mediterranean microclimates. Consequently, its presence is highly concentrated within these particular territorial boundaries.

Region Area Source
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP

Chemicals

Salvia candelabrum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
flavonoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
hydroxycinnamic acids 1 ★☆☆☆☆