Texas sage
Salvia coccinea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Texas sage, scientifically known as Salvia coccinea, is a stunning perennial native to the American Southwest. Renowned for its vibrant scarlet blooms and silvery foliage, this drought-tolerant plant is a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators. It serves as a resilient, beautiful addition to any sun-drenched, water-wise landscape.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Blood-Sage · Scarlet-Sage
- Scientific synonyms
- Horminum Coccineum · Salvia Coccinea Var. Minima · 10 more
Names
Common Names
- blood-sage
- scarlet-sage
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Salvia superba
- Salvia ciliata
- Salvia mollissima
- Salvia glaucescens
- Salvia galeottii
- Salvia rosea
- Salvia pseudococcinea
- Salvia filamentosa
- Horminum coccineum
- mirto-coral
German:
- Scharlachroter Salbei
- Blut-Salbei
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salvia coccineaSynonyms
- Horminum coccineum
- Salvia coccinea var. minima
- Salvia mollissima
- Salvia rosea
- Salvia superba
- Salvia coccinea var. pseudococcinea
- Salvia coccinea pumila
- Salvia coccinea f. pseudococcinea
- Salvia glaucescens
- Salvia galeottii
- Salvia filamentosa
- Salvia pseudococcinea
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.
| 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct global regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be noted within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. The species also inhabits various locations across Macaronesia, specifically the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, and Madeira. Furthermore, it is found in West-Central Tropical Africa, particularly among the islands of the Gulf of Guinea. This wide-ranging habitat demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to multiple unique environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia coccinea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Betulin, beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, betulinic acid, squalene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Natural product communications
Betulin
- Natural product communications
beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Natural product communications
betulinic acid
- Natural product communications
squalene
- Natural product communications
Activities
Salvia coccinea has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antiasthmatic, Antitumor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Acta histochemica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia coccinea has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemic effect, insulin resistance, oxidative stress.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | Acta histochemica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic effect | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extracts | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |