Japanese Purple Sage

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Japanese Purple Sage

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sobiso japonica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across various regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Beyond mainland China, the species can be found growing in Japan. It also has a documented range within the Korean Peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the island of Taiwan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Salvia japonica is characterized by its classification as a therophyte, meaning it completes its entire life cycle within a single growing season. As a therophyte, the plant functions primarily through the production of seeds that remain dormant during unfavorable environmental conditions, allowing the species to persist through periods of drought or cold. This life strategy is reflected in its specific botanical categorization as both a nanophanerophyte and a therophyte, indicating a small stature where the aerial parts are relatively short but the reproductive effort is concentrated on rapid growth and seed dispersal. By prioritizing a fast-paced developmental cycle, Salvia japonica effectively exploits seasonal resource availability to ensure the next generation is established before the onset of senescence.

Life form :

therophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia japonica is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, displaying a non-woody structure throughout its development. As a terrestrial plant, it grows directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte, functioning as an independent organism without any parasitic tendencies. While it possesses a spreading habit, its climbing nature is defined as self-supporting, allowing it to maintain its structural integrity within its habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Salvia japonica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Salvia japonica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include adjuvant arthritis.

Most Reported Uses