Salvia digitaloides
Salvia digitaloides, commonly known as the digitalis-leaved sage, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific montane regions. Renowned for its unique foliage, this plant contains bioactive compounds traditionally used in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments and inflammation, offering a fascinating bridge between botanical beauty and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Salvia digitaloides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls under the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found naturally within the diverse ecosystems of China. Specifically, its distribution is concentrated in the South-Central region of the country. This localized presence suggests that the species thrives under particular environmental conditions found in those provinces. Consequently, understanding this regional habitat is essential for the study of its ecology.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia digitaloides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavanone, isoflavanone, pterocarpan.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pterocarpan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |