Salvia jordanii
Rosmarinus eriocalyx
Salvia jordanii, commonly known as Jordan's sage, is a captivating perennial herb valued for its aromatic foliage and striking blooms. Native to specific regions, this medicinal plant offers unique phytochemical properties. It is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support wellness, showcasing the remarkable versatility of the Salvia genus.
- Scientific name: Salvia jordanii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Salvia. Therefore, its full taxonomic designation identifies it as Salvia jordanii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salvia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Salvia jordanii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Malayalam, it is called റോസ്മാരിനസ് എറിയോകാലിക്സ്, while in Arabic, it is known as سالفيا. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 喬丹迷迭香, and in Spanish, it carries the names Romero moro and Rosmarinus eriocalyx.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | റോസ്മാരിനസ് എറിയോകാലിക്സ് | Wikidata |
| ar | سالفيا | Wikidata |
| zh | 喬丹迷迭香 | Wikidata |
| es | Romero moro | Wikidata |
| es | Rosmarinus eriocalyx | Wikidata |
| es | Rosmarinus pallescens | Wikidata |
| es | Rosmarinus tournefortii | Wikidata |
| en | Rosmarinus eriocalyx | Wikidata |
| en | Rosmarinus pallescens | Wikidata |
| en | Rosmarinus tournefortii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution focused primarily within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented in Spain. The species also extends across several territories in Northern Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in Algeria, Libya, and Morocco. Additionally, its range includes the coastal areas of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Activities
Salvia jordanii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |