Salvia scapiformis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Salvia scapiformis var. carphocalyx
• Salvia scapiformis var. hirsuta

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Salvia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. Within mainland China, its presence is specifically noted in the Southeast portion of the country. The species also extends into Eastern Asia, where it can be found growing in Taiwan. Moving further south into the Indo-China region, the plant is documented in Vietnam. Finally, its distribution reaches into Malesia, specifically within the islands of the Philippines.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Salvia scarpiformis is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by the substrate or leaf litter. Within the botanical hierarchy of life forms, it specifically functions as a hemicryptophyte, distinguishing its survival strategy from other forms such as phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. This life history allows the plant to endure seasonal environmental fluctuations by maintaining its vital regenerative structures near the ground level, ensuring its ability to re-emerge during favorable growing conditions.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia scapiformis is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural development to ascend without the need for host dependency. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies and maintaining a non-parasitic life cycle. Furthermore, the plant is strictly terrestrial in its ecological positioning, rather than acting as an epiphyte, and establishes its root system and physical presence within the soil of its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Salvia scapiformis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Medioresinol, (+)-Pinoresinol, Niga-ichigoside F1, Ursolic acid.

(+)-Medioresinol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

(+)-Pinoresinol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Niga-ichigoside F1

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Ursolic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Salvia scapiformis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetic retinopathy.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations