Salvia lachnostachys

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a specific species of the Lamiaceae family known for its medicinal properties. Regarding its geographical distribution, it is primarily found within the borders of Brazil. More specifically, its natural habitat is concentrated in the southern regions of the country. This limited range suggests that the environmental conditions of Brazil South are essential for its survival. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species prioritize studies within these particular southern territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Salvia lacnothostachys is characterized by its specialization within the unique high-altitude ecosystems known as Campo de Altitude. This species is specifically adapted to these montane environments, occupying an altitudinal niche that spans from a minimum elevation of 900 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 1200 m AMSL. Within this specific elevational range, the plant thrives in the distinct microclimates provided by these highland grasslands, which typically feature specialized soil compositions and environmental conditions characteristic of the Campo de Altitude habitat.

Elevational range max:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

900 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo de Altitude

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia lacnothystachys is characterized by a non-woody, herbaceous growth form, specifically classified as a herb or forb. It functions as a self-supporting plant, lacking any climbing or parasitic tendencies, and operates as an independent organism. In terms of its habitat and ecological positioning, it is a terrestrial species rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Salvia lachnostachys has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fruticuline A, DODECANOIC ACID, OLEANOLIC ACID, Sesquiterpenes, Ursolic acid.

Fruticuline A

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Microscopy research and technique

DODECANOIC ACID

1. Microscopy research and technique

OLEANOLIC ACID

1. Microscopy research and technique

Sesquiterpenes

1. Microscopy research and technique

Ursolic acid

1. Microscopy research and technique

Activities

Salvia lachnostachys has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antipyretic, Anxiolytic.

Antidepressant

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Antipyretic

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Anxiolytic

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Salvia lachnostachys has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressant, antipyretic, anxiolytic, edema, mechanical hyperalgesia.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations