Salvia texana
Salvia texana, commonly known as Texas sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to the rocky terrains of Texas and Mexico. Renowned for its striking purple blooms and silvery foliage, this hardy plant offers significant medicinal potential, historically utilized in traditional remedies to support various wellness and healing practices.
- Scientific name: Salvia texana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Salvia.
| 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 texana, is identified by its specific common name in Arabic as قصعين تكساني.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قصعين تكساني | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range located primarily within the South-Central United States. In this region, it can be found growing in the state of New Mexico. Its distribution also extends significantly through the state of Texas. Beyond the United States, the species reaches into Mexico. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Northeast portion of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia texana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glucose.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia texana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HeLa cells, herpes simplex virus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HeLa cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpes simplex virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |