Salvia santolinifolia
Salvia santolinifolia, commonly known as a distinctive sage species, is a medicinal plant native to specific Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, it possesses significant therapeutic potential. Researchers study its bioactive compounds for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, highlighting its importance in traditional herbal medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Salvia santolinifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Salvia santolinifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is situated 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Salvia santoliniifolia, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as santo liniifolia sage, while in Spanish, it is known as salvia de hojas de santo lino. In Portuguese, the plant is called salvia-de-folhas-de-santo-lino.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of both Afghanistan and Iran. Its range also extends into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within the country of Oman. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in India. Finally, its habitat includes significant portions of Pakistan, completing its broad regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia santolinifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia santolinifolia has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Shigella boydii, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Vibrio cholerae.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella boydii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vibrio cholerae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |