Salvia cedronella
Salvia cedroneella, commonly known as the Cedronella sage, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments and inflammation. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Salvia cedronella
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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, known scientifically as Salvia cedronella, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily documented as being native to the region of Western Asia. Within this vast area, its presence is specifically localized to the country of Türkiye. Because of this narrow distribution, the species is considered endemic to that particular territory. Understanding such precise location data is essential for the conservation and study of this medicinal herb.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Salvia cedronella has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia cedronella has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malignant melanoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malignant melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |