Bog Sage

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Bog Sage

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Salvia uliginosa var. rufescens

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Salvia uliginosa is characterized by its presence in diverse, moisture-rich environments, specifically thriving within coastal forests (Floresta Ciliar), gallery forests (Galeria), and ombrophilous forests (Floresta Ombrófila), which are often synonymous with rainforest ecosystems (Floresta Pluvial). This species exhibits a wide vertical distribution across various landscapes, occupying an elevational range that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and extends up to a maximum altitude of 1000 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Life history

The life history of Salvia uliginosa is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Functionally, the plant is classified as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic matter during unfavorable conditions. This life form, consistent across its structural classification as a hemicryptophyte, enables the plant to maintain long-term presence within its ecological niche by regenerating from these surface-level buds.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia uliginosa is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, typically manifesting as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber. It reaches a maximum plant height of approximately 2 meters and functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies. While it can occupy various ecological niches, its primary habitat is terrestrial, though it may exhibit semiaquatic or aquatic tendencies depending on environmental conditions. As a terrestrial species, it does not function as an epiphyte, maintaining a stable growth habit that is distinct from woody shrubs or trees.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Salvia uliginosa is characterized by specialized metabolic processes and morphological adaptations that support its growth and survival. A key aspect of its vegetative development is the expansion of its foliage, where the leaves serve as the primary sites for photosynthesis and transpiration. The leaf architecture is specifically structured to optimize light interception, with recorded measurements indicating a leaf length of 8.5 cm at its maximum capacity. This leaf length is integral to the plant's surface area-to-volume ratio, influencing its gas exchange efficiency and water regulation through the stomata. Additionally, the plant engages in the synthesis of secondary metabolites, which are produced through complex biochemical pathways to provide defense against herbivory and environmental stressors. These physiological mechanisms, combined with the regulated expansion of its leaf structures, define the plant's ability to manage nutrient uptake and energy production within its specific ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

8.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Salvia uliginosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Icetexone.

Icetexone

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology