Salvia tiliifolia
Linden-leaf sage
Salvia tiliifolia, commonly known as Linden-leaf Sage, is a distinctive medicinal herb prized for its unique botanical characteristics. Native to specific ecological niches, this plant offers potent therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to support wellness, providing natural compounds that serve as valuable holistic remedies.
- Scientific name: Salvia tiliifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 is positioned in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 tiliiifolia, is referred to by various names depending on the language: in Afrikaans, it is called Lindeblaarsalie; in Arabic, it is known as قصعين زيزفوني الأوراق; in Chinese, it is identified as 椴叶鼠尾草; and in English, it is commonly called Linden-leaf sage.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Lindeblaarsalie | Wikidata |
| ar | قصعين زيزفوني الأوراق | Wikidata |
| zh | 椴叶鼠尾草 | Wikidata |
| en | Linden-leaf sage | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably broad geographical distribution across several distinct global regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Romania. Its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the nation of Ethiopia, and reaches down to the Northern Provinces of Southern Africa. Furthermore, it is documented in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in India, as well as within the Malesia region in Jawa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Salvia tiliifolia, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal applications. By harvesting the aerial parts during the plant's active growth stages, practitioners can effectively capture the concentrated volatile oils and phytochemicals that define its healing potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salvia tiliifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tilifodiolide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tilifodiolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia tiliifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, neurodegenerative diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |