Salvia circinnata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Salvia amara
• Salvia amarissima
• Salvia capillosa
• Salvia nepetoides

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Salvia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Salvia circinnaata, exhibits a wide-ranging presence across several key regions of Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central parts of the country, where it inhabits the Mexico Central area. Moving toward the coastlines, the species can also be found throughout the Mexico Gulf region. Furthermore, the plant extends its reach into the Mexico Northeast and Mexico Southeast territories. Finally, its geographical footprint concludes within the diverse landscapes of Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Salvia circinata is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or surface debris. This strategic positioning allows the plant to survive seasonal environmental fluctuations and maintain its perennial nature. Within the broader spectrum of botanical life forms, its developmental trajectory aligns with the hemicryptophyte category, ensuring its survival through periods of dormancy while enabling vigorous regrowth during favorable growing seasons.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia circinata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. It functions as a self-supporting plant, exhibiting neither climbing nor liana-like tendencies, as it is classified as self-supporting in both its structural habit and its lack of obligatory or facultative climbing requirements. The species is strictly terrestrial in its ecological habit, being neither aquatic, semiaquatic, nor an epiphyte. Furthermore, it maintains an independent biological existence, functioning as an independent organism rather than an obligatory or facultative parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Salvia circinnata is characterized by the production of minute seeds that play a critical role in its dispersal and recruitment processes. Based on empirical data, the seeds exhibit a highly consistent mass, with the mean seed mass, as well as the maximum and minimum recorded values, all measuring exactly 0.00112 g. This uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive output, where each individual seed carries a precise amount of nutrient reserves intended to facilitate germination within its specific ecological niche. Such small seed sizes are typical for many species within the Lamiaceae family, often allowing for efficient distribution via wind or water to colonize available substrates.

Seed mass mean:

0.00112 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Salvia circinnata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,6,4'-Trihydroxy-7,3'-dimethoxyflavone, 6-Hydroxyluteolin, Amarisolide, Germacrene D, Isoquercitrin.

5,6,4'-Trihydroxy-7,3'-dimethoxyflavone

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

6-Hydroxyluteolin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Amarisolide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Germacrene D

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Isoquercitrin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Pedalitin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

RUTIN

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Spathulenol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

rosmarinic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)