Salvia elegans
Salvia elegans, commonly known as the elegant sage, is a captivating perennial valued for its striking tubular flowers and aromatic foliage. Native to specific subtropical regions, this medicinal plant is celebrated in traditional wellness practices for its soothing properties, offering both aesthetic beauty and therapeutic potential in natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Salvia elegans
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 presence across several diverse regions within Mexico. It is widely distributed throughout the Mexico Central area, forming a core part of its habitat. The species also extends its reach into the Mexico Northeast and the Mexico Gulf regions. Furthermore, its geographical range includes the Mexico Northwest territories. Finally, the plant can be found growing within the Mexico Southwest portion of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia elegans has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Choline, caffeic acid, flavonoids, glycerol, methyl glucose.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Choline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia elegans has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antihyperglycemic, Antihypertensive.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia elegans has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Depression, Metabolic Syndrome, adiposity, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Metabolic Syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adiposity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |