Salvia tomentosa
Salvia tomentosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Salvia tomentoosa, scientifically known as Salvia tomentoza, is a striking perennial sage celebrated for its velvety, silver-green foliage and vibrant tubular flowers. Native to arid regions, this resilient plant is prized in traditional herbalism for its therapeutic properties and as an ornamental gem in Mediterranean-style gardens.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salvia tomentosaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Balkan Peninsula, it is found throughout Southeastern Europe in countries such as Albania and Bulgaria. The species also extends its range into Greece, occupying various habitats in that region. Finally, its distribution reaches the European portion of Türkiye, completing its presence across these specific territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia tomentosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carnosic acid, Cirsilineol, Diosmetin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carnosic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cirsilineol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diosmetin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salvia tomentosa has 21 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antialzheimeran, Antidementia, Antiinflammatory, Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antialzheimeran | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidementia | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antirhinoviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |