Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa
Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa, commonly known as spiny sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its distinctive prickly foliage and aromatic leaves, this botanical specimen is valued in traditional herbalism for its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in holistic medicine.
- Scientific name: Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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, it is identified as the subspecies Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa.
| 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 spinosa subsp. spinosa, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as spiny sage, while in German, it is called Dorniger Salbei. In French, it is called sauge épineuse, and in Spanish, it is known as salvia espinosa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Its distribution extends into Northern Africa, where it can be found in both Egypt and Libya. Moving toward Central Asia, the species is also established in Kazakhstan. Finally, its reach continues through the mountainous landscapes of Kirgizstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Activities
Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antiasthmatic, Antiproliferative, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |