Blue Sage
Salvia pachyphylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Blue Sage, scientifically known as Salvia pachyphylla, is a striking perennial native to the arid regions of Mexico. Characterized by its thick, succulent-like leaves and vibrant flowering spikes, this resilient species is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique aromatic properties and potential therapeutic applications in holistic wellness practices.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Aerial Parts
- Common names
- Blue Sage · Rose Sage
- Scientific synonyms
- Audibertia Pachystachya · Ramona Pachystachya · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- Blue Sage
- Rose Sage
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salvia pachyphyllaSynonyms
- Audibertia pachystachya
- Ramona pachystachya
- Audibertia incana var. pachystachya
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae and falls within 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 |
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of the Southwestern United States. Its natural range extends across the states of Arizona and California. Additionally, it can be located within the borders of Nevada. Moving south, the species is also distributed throughout Northwest Mexico. These distinct areas define the primary geographical footprint of Salvia pachyphylla.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Salvia pachyphylla, is primarily valued for its therapeutic properties derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and flowering components, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal applications. By utilizing the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated volatile oils and phytochemicals that the plant produces to interact with its environment.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salvia pachyphylla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-deoxocarnosol, 5,6-didehydro-O-methylsugiol, 7-Methoxyrosmanol, Carnosic acid, Rosmanol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 20-deoxocarnosol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,6-didehydro-O-methylsugiol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-Methoxyrosmanol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carnosic acid | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rosmanol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carnosol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorosmanol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pachyphyllone | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |