Salvia deserta
Salvia deserta, commonly known as desert sage, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the arid landscapes of the southwestern United States. Characterized by its silvery foliage and delicate blue flowers, this aromatic plant thrives in dry soils, offering significant ecological value and traditional medicinal uses in desert environments.
- Scientific name: Salvia deserta
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia deserta has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 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.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (5R,8R,9S,10R)-18-nor-cleroda-2,13-dien-16,15-olide-4-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 14-deoxycoleon U | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6,7-dehydroroyleanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-methylhorminone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| demethylcryptojaponol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichroanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferruginol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| horminone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lithospermic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia deserta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |