Salvia scabra
Salvia scabra, commonly known as the rough sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to East Asian highlands. Characterized by its textured, serrated leaves and vibrant flowering spikes, this medicinal plant is prized in traditional practices for its diverse therapeutic properties, offering potential benefits for inflammation and digestive health.
- Scientific name: Salvia scabra
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Finally, it is taxonomically identified as a member of 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 scabra, is identified by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is referred to as قصعين خشن, while in Chinese, it is known by the names 糙叶鼠尾草, 糙叶鼠尾草 (simplified), and 糙叶鼠尾草 (specifically for mainland China).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قصعين خشن | Wikidata |
| zh | 糙叶鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 糙叶鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 糙叶鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is naturally found within the specific region of Southern Africa. Its distribution is primarily concentrated throughout the diverse landscapes of the Cape Provinces. Within these areas, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions offered by the local climate. Because of this limited range, the species is considered endemic to this particular part of the continent. Consequently, the Cape Provinces serve as the primary habitat for the survival of Salvia scabra.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia scabra has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include germacrene D.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia scabra has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Escherichia coli, H1N1 influenza virus, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H1N1 influenza virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |