Salvia clevelandii
Salvia clevelandii, commonly known as Cleveland sage, is a captivating perennial shrub native to the coastal regions of California. Renowned for its aromatic, violet-blue flowers and silvery foliage, this drought-tolerant plant is a magnet for pollinators. It adds Mediterranean charm and sensory delight to any drought-tolerant landscape.
- Scientific name: Salvia clevelandii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia clevelandii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-hydroxycarnosol, abieta-8,11,13-triene, carnosic acid, carnosol, rosmadial.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 16-hydroxycarnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abieta-8,11,13-triene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carnosic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmadial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxodone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |