Salvia sharifii
Salvia sharifii, commonly known as a distinctive member of the Lamiaceae family, is a medicinal herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique aromatic profile, this plant contains bioactive compounds with significant therapeutic potential, offering promising antioxidant and antimicrobial properties for traditional and modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Salvia sharifii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Salvia. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Salvia sharifii.
| 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 sharifii, is recognized by specific local names depending on the region, such as قصعين شريفي in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قصعين شريفي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily found within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, its natural habitat is located within the country of Iran. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to certain Iranian landscapes. Consequently, understanding its presence in this particular area is essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia sharifii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caryophyllene oxide, hexyl isovalerate, isopentyl isovalerate, linalool, spathulenol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexyl isovalerate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopentyl isovalerate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |