Salvia lanigera
Salvia lanigera, commonly known as woolly sage, is a distinctive Australian perennial prized for its soft, felt-like foliage. Native to New South Wales, this aromatic shrub features delicate grey-green leaves and elegant purple blooms. It is widely used in medicinal practices and ornamental gardening for its soothing, therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Salvia lanigera
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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.
| 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 lanigera, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Arabic, it is called قصعين أصوف and is similarly identified in the Arz language as قصعين اصوف. In Hebrew, the species is known as מרווה צמירה, while in Persian, it is called مریمگلی کرکدار. Finally, in Chinese, the plant is commonly referred to as 绵毛鼠尾草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قصعين أصوف | Wikidata |
| he | מרווה צמירה | Wikidata |
| fa | مریمگلی کرکدار | Wikidata |
| arz | قصعين اصوف | Wikidata |
| zh | 绵毛鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 绵毛鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 绵毛鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| es | Salvia verbenaca subsp. lanigera | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Salvia lanigera, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern reaches of the African continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Algeria and Egypt. Furthermore, its presence extends through the regions of Libya and Morocco. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant is completed by its occurrence in Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as woolly sage, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the soft, densely pubescent stems and the fragrant, textured leaves that characterize the species. Because the essential oils and bioactive compounds are concentrated within these aerial parts, they are the specific components harvested and utilized in various herbal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salvia lanigera has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, camphor, chlorogenic acid, flavonoid, rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia lanigera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia lanigera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neurodegenerative disorders.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |