Salvia melissodora
Salvia melissodora, commonly known as Lemon Balm Sage, is a fragrant perennial herb native to Mexico. Distinguished by its lemon-scented foliage and delicate blue flowers, it is valued in traditional herbalism. This aromatic plant offers soothing properties, making it a unique addition to medicinal gardens and botanical collections.
- Scientific name: Salvia melissodora
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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, Salvia melissodora, is known by its specific common name in Hebrew as מרווה דבשית.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | מרווה דבשית | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions within the country of Mexico. Its geographical presence is notably documented across Mexico Central, where it thrives in various local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the areas of Mexico Northeast. The distribution also encompasses the humid environments characteristic of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the range of this medicinal species reaches as far as Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Activities
Salvia melissodora 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |