Salvia pratensis
Meadow sage
Salvia pratensis, commonly known as meadow sage, is a perennial herb celebrated for its striking violet flowers and aromatic foliage. Native to Europe, this resilient plant has long been valued in traditional herbalism for its calming properties and potential therapeutic benefits, making it a significant subject in botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Salvia pratensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 pratensis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is called Szałwia łąkowa, while in Walloon, it is referred to as Saedje des tchamps. It is known as Шалфей луговой in Russian, salvie de câmp in Romanian, and mezeli zsálya in Hungarian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Szałwia łąkowa | Wikidata |
| wa | Saedje des tchamps | Wikidata |
| ru | Шалфей луговой | Wikidata |
| ro | Salvie de câmp | Wikidata |
| hu | mezei zsálya | Wikidata |
| fi | niittysalvia | Wikidata |
| cy | Saets y waun | Wikidata |
| de | Wiesensalbei | Wikidata |
| cs | šalvěj luční | Wikidata |
| fa | مریم چمنی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is widely distributed across several key nations. It can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Austria, Belgium, and Germany. Furthermore, its range extends through the central territories of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia pratensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Rosmarinic acid, anthocyanin, phenolic acid, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia pratensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia pratensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Multiple sclerosis, antioxidant, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |