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Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa

Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa · Accepted scientific name

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, scientifically known as Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant is characterized by its woody stems and distinctive foliage. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized for its diverse medicinal and therapeutic properties.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Salvia Praecox · Salvia Distincta · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Northern Africa Egypt
Northern Africa Libya
Central Asia Kazakhstan
Central Asia Kirgizstan
Central Asia Turkmenistan
Central Asia Tadzhikistan
Central Asia Uzbekistan
Western Asia Afghanistan
Western Asia Iran

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cynaroside, Luteolin 7-O-glucoside, OLEANOLIC ACID, Ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cynaroside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Luteolin 7-O-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
OLEANOLIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
rosmarinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cynaroside

  1. Iranian biomedical journal

Luteolin 7-O-glucoside

  1. Iranian biomedical journal

OLEANOLIC ACID

  1. Iranian biomedical journal

Ursolic acid

  1. Iranian biomedical journal

rosmarinic acid

  1. Iranian biomedical journal

Activities

Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antiasthmatic, Antiproliferative, Antitumor.

Activities reported in Salvia spinosa subsp. spinosa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiasthmatic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiproliferative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Iranian biomedical journal
  2. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Analgesic

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Antiasthmatic

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Antiproliferative

  1. Iranian biomedical journal

Antitumor

  1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Cytotoxic

  1. Iranian biomedical journal

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
various extracts Iranian biomedical journal (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆