Salvia guaranitica
Salvia guaranitica, commonly known as a medicinal herb from the Lamiaceae family, is native to specific South American regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Salvia guaranitica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Salvia guaranitica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is situated within 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 wide geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In Brazil, its presence is noted throughout the West-Central and South territories. Moving into the southern reaches of the continent, it can be found in the Northeast and Northwest regions of Argentina. Additionally, the species extends its range into Paraguay. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Salvia guaranitica thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia guaranitica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cirsiliol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cirsiliol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia guaranitica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypnotic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypnotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia guaranitica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypnotic, sedative.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypnotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |