Salvia sericeotomentosa var. hatayica

Salvia sericeoatomentosas var. hatayiica, commonly known as a rare medicinal sage, is a distinctive botanical variety prized for its unique phytochemical profile. Endemic to specific microclimates, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional healing practices, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnopharmacological research.

  • Scientific name: Salvia sericeotomentosa var. hatayica
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Salvia as the variety Salvia seriaceotomentoa var. hatayiica.

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 seriiceotomentosa var. hatayiica, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Hataiyica sage, while in Thai, it is known as มะลิวัลย์ (Maliwan).
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant is a specific variety of sage that possesses a very restricted natural range. Its geographical distribution is highly localized within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found exclusively within the borders of Türkiye. Because it is confined to this single country, it is considered an endemic taxon to the Turkish landscape. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the specific environmental conditions found in this particular part of the world.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Türkiye WCVP

Chemicals

Salvia sericeotomentosa var. hatayica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
rosmarinic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆