Zhangjiajie Sage
Salvia daiguii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Zhangjiajie Sage, scientifically known as Salvia daiguii, is a rare medicinal herb native to the mountainous regions of China. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering promising therapeutic benefits for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Zhangjiajie Sage
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Zhangjiajie Sage
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salvia daiguiiSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and placed in the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically identified as a member of the genus Salvia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within a localized geographical range. Its presence is strictly documented within the country of China. More precisely, it is native to the Southeast region of this nation. Because of this limited scope, the species is considered endemic to these specific areas. Consequently, its natural habitat is confined to the unique ecosystems of Southeast China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Salvia daiguii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LIGNIN, Pentose, Sugars, galactose, glucuronic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| LIGNIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pentose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sugars | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucuronic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenylpropanoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
LIGNIN
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
Pentose
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
Sugars
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
galactose
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
glucuronic acid
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
phenylpropanoid
- Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB