Salvia macrosiphon
Salvia macrosiphon, commonly known as long-stemmed sage, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the Mediterranean regions. Characterized by its elongated stems and aromatic foliage, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its potent bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating inflammation and supporting respiratory health.
- Scientific name: Salvia macrosiphon
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 macrosiphon, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In Russian, it is commonly called Шалфей длиннотрубчатый or Шалфей длиннотрубочный, while in Persian, it is known as مریمگلی لولهای.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Шалфей длиннотрубчатый | Wikidata |
| fa | مریمگلی لولهای | Wikidata |
| ru | Шалфей длиннотрубочный | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the vast landscapes of Central Asia. Its natural range extends through the territory of Kazakhstan, where it occupies specific ecological niches. It can also be discovered growing in the diverse terrains of Kirgizstan. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the landscapes of Turkmenistan and Tadzhikistan. Finally, its presence is well-documented within the borders of Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia macrosiphon has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 13-epi manoyl oxide, 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone, TFC, TPC.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 13-epi manoyl oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TFC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TPC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia macrosiphon has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antiasthmatic, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |