Salvia cinnabarina

Salvia cinnabarina, commonly known as the Cinnabar Sage, is a striking perennial native to Western Australia. Distinguished by its vibrant, tubular crimson flowers, this hardy shrub thrives in sandy soils. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it serves as a vital nectar source for local pollinators within its unique ecological landscape.

  • Scientific name: Salvia cinnabarina
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Northern America

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under 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 is widely distributed across several regions of Mexico, spanning from the central highlands to the coastal areas. It can be found throughout Mexico Central and extends into the diverse landscapes of Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, its presence reaches into the mountainous terrains of Mexico Southwest and the tropical zones of Mexico Southeast. Beyond the borders of Mexico, the species also inhabits parts of Central America. Specifically, its geographical range includes the nation of El Salvador.

Region Area Source
Mexico Mexico Central WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northeast WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southwest WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southeast WCVP
Central America El Salvador WCVP
Central America Guatemala WCVP
Central America Honduras WCVP

Chemicals

Salvia cinnabarina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-secoisopimara-4(18),7,15-triene-3-oic acid.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
3,4-secoisopimara-4(18),7,15-triene-3-oic acid 2 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Salvia cinnabarina has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive.

Total activities
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antibacterial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antispasmodic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Hypotensive 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Salvia cinnabarina has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antispasmodic.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
antispasmodic 1 ★☆☆☆☆