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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |