Salvia nemorosa
Woodland sage
Salvia nemorosa, commonly known as the woodland sage, is a charming perennial native to the forest edges of Europe. Distinguished by its delicate, pale lavender flowers and soft, textured foliage, this plant thrives in dappled sunlight, offering both aesthetic beauty to gardens and traditional medicinal interest in herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Salvia nemorosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically 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 nemorosa, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is called Hain-Salbei, while in Russian, it is known as шалфей дубравный. The Sorbian name for this species is Stepowa želbija, and in Danish, it is called Småblomstret Salvie. Finally, in Swedish, the plant is commonly known as Stäppsalvia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Hain-Salbei | Wikidata |
| ru | шалфей дубравный | Wikidata |
| hsb | Stepowa želbija | Wikidata |
| da | Småblomstret Salvie | Wikidata |
| sv | Stäppsalvia | Wikidata |
| cs | šalvěj hajní | Wikidata |
| pl | Szałwia omszona | Wikidata |
| bg | горски конски босилек | Wikidata |
| et | metssalvei | Wikidata |
| fi | lehtosalvia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the central regions of the European continent. Within Middle Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Austria. Its presence also extends across the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Additionally, the species is established within the borders of Germany and Hungary. Finally, its geographical range includes the various natural habitats found in Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Salvia nemorosa, possesses various therapeutic properties that are primarily derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves and flowering stems, are the most significant components used in medicinal applications. Within these tissues, the plant produces concentrated essential oils that contain the bioactive compounds responsible for its aromatic and healing characteristics.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salvia nemorosa has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (6R,9R)-3-oxo-alpha-ionol glucoside, (6R,9S)-3-oxo-alpha-ionol glucoside, (6S,9R)-roseoside, Rosmarinic acid, anthocyanin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (6R,9R)-3-oxo-alpha-ionol glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (6R,9S)-3-oxo-alpha-ionol glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (6S,9R)-roseoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blumeol C glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia nemorosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |