Salvia dominica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Salvia graveolens
• Salvia commutata
• Salvia syriaca

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Salvia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Middle East and parts of Western Asia. In the region of Western Asia, Salvia dominica can be found growing in Cyprus. Its range continues through the Levant, specifically spanning the areas of Lebanon and Syria. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the territory of Palestine. Finally, its distribution extends into the Arabian Peninsula, where it is located in Saudi Arabia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Salvia dominica is characterized by its growth habit as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or surface debris during unfavorable seasons. As a perennial species, it undergoes seasonal cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive development, emerging from its protected subterranean buds to establish its foliage once environmental conditions become favorable. Its development follows a pattern typical of many members of the Lamiaceae family, transitioning from initial seedling establishment to a mature state where it can sustain itself through multiple growing seasons. The plant's lifecycle is deeply intertwined with its ability to survive dormant periods, utilizing its protected buds to withstand fluctuations in temperature and moisture, thereby ensuring its persistence in its natural habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia dominica is characterized by a growth form that functions as both a herb and a subshrub. It is a non-woody plant that exhibits a self-supporting structure, lacking any climbing tendencies. In terms of its ecological positioning, the species is terrestrial, functioning neither as an epiphyte nor as a parasite, and maintains an independent existence. Its habitat preference spans a range of moisture levels, being categorized as aquatic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Salvia dominica is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit a highly consistent physical profile. Based on measured reproductive data, the seed mass for this species is uniform, with a mean value of 0.00524 g. This consistency is reflected in the lack of variance within the sampled population, as both the maximum and minimum recorded seed masses are identical at 0.00524 g. This precise measurement indicates a standardized reproductive output regarding the individual weight of the seeds produced by the plant.

Seed mass mean:

0.00524 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

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

Root

1. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Salvia dominica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Corosolic acid, triterpenoids.

Corosolic acid

1. Fitoterapia

triterpenoids

1. International journal of nanomedicine

Conditions

Salvia dominica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Parkinson's disease, apoptosis.

Parkinson's disease

1. International journal of nanomedicine

Apoptosis

1. International journal of nanomedicine

Preparations

Salvia dominica has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hairy root (HR) cultures, roots.

Hairy root (hr) cultures

1. Bio-protocol

Roots

1. Fitoterapia