Cinnabar Sage

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Cinnabar Sage

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Salvia cinnabarina var. pringleana
• Salvia antennifera

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Salvia cinnabarina is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located close to the soil surface, allowing the plant to survive seasonal fluctuations and environmental stressors. As a perennial species, it follows a cyclical pattern of growth and dormancy, typically emerging from its protective buds to develop woody or semi-woody structures that support its upright habit. During the growing season, the plant invests energy into developing its characteristic foliage and vibrant inflorescences, which are essential for attracting pollinators and ensuring reproductive success through seed production. Following the reproductive phase, the plant enters a period of senescence or dormancy, retreating to its low-lying buds to withstand unfavorable climatic conditions before regenerating in the subsequent growing cycle.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia cinnabarina is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, which lacks a woody stem structure. It functions as a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not require external structures for climbing. This species is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior, and it is strictly terrestrial in its ecological niche rather than being an epiphyte or an aquatic/semiaquatic species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Salvia cinnabarina has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

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

3,4-secoisopimara-4(18),7,15-triene-3-oic acid

1. Planta medica
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Salvia cinnabarina has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antispasmodic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypotensive

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

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.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations