Cleveland Sage

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Cleveland Sage

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Audibertiella clevelandii
• Ramona clevelandii
• Audibertia clevelandii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Salvia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to a specific region within North America. Its primary distribution can be found throughout the Southwestern United States, specifically within the state of California. Additionally, the species extends its range southward into Mexico. Within that country, it is most commonly located in the Northwest region. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated in these two distinct geographic areas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Salvia clevelandii is characterized by its classification as a perennial, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons within its natural habitat. In terms of its structural growth habit and architectural strategy, the plant exhibits characteristics consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, depending on the developmental stage and environmental conditions. As a perennial species, it maintains a long-term presence in its ecosystem, utilizing its woody structure to survive seasonal changes and ensure continued reproductive success over several years.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia clevelandii is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically classified as a shrub. It functions as a self-supporting plant, exhibiting no climbing or vine-like tendencies, and maintains an independent existence as it is neither a parasite nor an epiphyte, residing strictly in a terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Salvia clevelandii is primarily driven by the production of small, lightweight seeds contained within nutlets that are released following successful pollination. The physical characteristics of these seeds vary, with a recorded seed mass mean of 0.0008005 g. Within the population, there is notable variation in individual seed weight, ranging from a minimum seed mass of 0.000371 g to a maximum seed mass of 0.00123 g. These minute seeds are typically dispersed through various natural mechanisms, allowing the plant to colonize suitable habitats and ensure the continuation of its lifecycle.

Seed mass max:

0.00123 g

Seed mass mean:

0.0008005 g

Seed mass min:

0.000371 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Salvia clevelandii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-hydroxycarnosol, Abieta-8,11,13-triene, Carnosic acid, Rosmanol, TAXODONE.

16-hydroxycarnosol

1. Journal of natural products

Abieta-8,11,13-triene

1. Journal of natural products

Carnosic acid

1. Journal of natural products

Rosmanol

1. Journal of natural products

TAXODONE

1. Journal of natural products

carnosol

1. Journal of natural products

rosmadial

1. Journal of natural products