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Salvia uliginosa

Salvia uliginosa, commonly known as the willow-leaved sage, is a distinctive perennial herb native to various tropical regions. Characterized by its narrow, lanceolate leaves and aromatic properties, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic applications, including its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory qualities in herbal remedies.

  • Scientific name: Salvia uliginosa
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Australasia

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Specifically, 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 uliginosa, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Sumpf-Salbei, while in Arabic, it is known as قصعين سبخي. In Japanese, the species is identified as ボッグセージ, and in Hebrew, it is called מרווה ביצתית. Additionally, in Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 天蓝鼠尾草.
Language Common Name Source
de Sumpf-Salbei Wikidata
ar قصعين سبخي Wikidata
ja ボッグセージ Wikidata
he מרווה ביצתית Wikidata
zh 天蓝鼠尾草 Wikidata
zh-cn 天蓝鼠尾草 Wikidata
zh-tw 天藍鼠尾草 Wikidata
es Salvia uliginosa var. rufescens Wikidata
es Salvia uliginosa var rufescens Wikidata
de Pfeffer-Salbei Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In the Southern Hemisphere, it can be found in the Northeast and Northwest areas of Argentina. Its presence extends significantly into Brazil, specifically within the Southeast and South regions. Additionally, the species is documented in the North of New Zealand. These varied locations demonstrate the plant's ability to inhabit diverse environments across multiple continents.

Region Area Source
New Zealand New Zealand North WCVP
Brazil Brazil Southeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil South WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northeast WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northwest WCVP
Southern South America Uruguay WCVP

Chemicals

Salvia uliginosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include icetexone.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
icetexone 1 ★☆☆☆☆