Salvia ceratophylla
Salvia ceratophylla, commonly known as the Horned Sage, is a striking perennial herb native to the arid regions of Mexico. Distinguished by its unique, horn-like calyxes and vibrant purple blooms, this resilient plant is valued in traditional herbal practices for its potent antioxidant properties and diverse medicinal potential.
- Scientific name: Salvia ceratophylla
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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 specific geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Western and Central Asia. Within Central Asia, it can be found growing in the territory of Turkmenistan. Its range extends into the Caucasus region, specifically within the Transcaucasus area. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across Western Asia, including parts of Afghanistan and Iraq. Finally, it is also documented as occurring throughout the country of Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia ceratophylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavone, steroid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |