Salvia chloroleuca
Salvia chloroleuca, commonly known as a unique member of the Lamiaceae family, is a medicinal plant prized for its distinct botanical characteristics. Found in specific subtropical regions, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers explore its phytochemical properties, aiming to harness its bioactive compounds for diverse pharmacological and healing applications.
- Scientific name: Salvia chloroleuca
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within certain regions of Western and Central Asia. In the realm of Western Asia, its presence is notably documented within the borders of Iran. Moving further east, its distribution extends into the territory of Turkmenistan. These two countries represent the primary locations where the species can be found in the wild. Consequently, the habitat of Salvia chloroleuca is limited to these specific arid or semi-arid landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia chloroleuca has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salvigenin, cirsiliol, daucosterol, diosmetin 7-O-glucuronide, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salvigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsiliol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diosmetin 7-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin 7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin 7-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia chloroleuca has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast carcinoma, type 2 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |