Salvia deserta

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Salvia deserta var. albiflora

Sources: Wikidata

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 exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found in the Altai mountains and throughout the Krasnoyarsk region. Furthermore, its presence extends across the expansive landscapes of West Siberia. Moving southward into Central Asia, the species is well-established within the borders of Kazakhstan. Finally, its geographical range concludes with documented sightings in Kirgizstan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Salvia deserta is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to diverse and varied landscapes. This species thrives across a broad spectrum of environments, demonstrating a resilient ability to colonize habitats ranging from the open expanses of steppe to the rugged terrain of mountains. Its distribution extends to the transitional zones of forest edges and the nutrient-rich or disturbed soils of crop fields, as well as the unique ecological niches found along shores. This wide ecological breadth suggests that the plant can withstand fluctuating moisture levels and varying soil compositions, allowing it to persist in both sheltered woodland peripheries and exposed, wind-swept coastal or high-altitude regions.

Habitat :

crop fields, forest edges, mountains, shores, steppe

Life history

The life history of Salvia deserta is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons within its environment. In terms of its structural development and survival strategy, the species is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or the substrate. This hemicryptophytic growth habit enables the plant to withstand seasonal fluctuations and environmental stressors by maintaining its vital regenerative organs close to the ground level.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia deserta is characterized by a herbaceous growth form, manifesting as both a herb and a forb. The plant is non-woody in structure and functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence. It is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit climbing habits such as vines or lianas. Structurally, the shoots maintain an erect orientation, reaching a minimum plant height of 0.45 m and a maximum height of 0.8 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height min:

0.45 m

Shoot orientation :

erect

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Salvia deserta is characterized by a distinct flowering phenology and specific seed production metrics. The plant's flowering period is relatively broad, beginning in April and continuing through September, though the timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions. During this reproductive cycle, the plant produces seeds with highly consistent physical properties; the seed mass is uniform, with a mean, maximum, and minimum value all recorded at 0.00093 g.

Flowering time :

Apr

Flowering time :

Sep

Seed mass mean:

0.00093 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Salvia deserta has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Chemistry & biodiversity
2. Bioorganic chemistry

Chemicals

Salvia deserta has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (5R,8R,9S,10R)-18-nor-cleroda-2,13-dien-16,15-olide-4-one, 14-deoxycoleon U, 6,7-Dehydroroyleanone, 7-O-Methylhorminone, DEMETHYLCRYPTOJAPONOL.

(5R,8R,9S,10R)-18-nor-cleroda-2,13-dien-16,15-olide-4-one

1. Phytochemistry

14-deoxycoleon U

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

6,7-Dehydroroyleanone

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

7-O-Methylhorminone

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

DEMETHYLCRYPTOJAPONOL

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Dichroanone

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Ferruginol

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Horminone

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Lithospermic acid B

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

SUGIOL

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Salvia deserta has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.

Antiproliferative

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Preparations