Salvia verticillata
Salvia verticillata, commonly known as whorled sage, is a resilient perennial herb native to East Asia. Characterized by its striking clusters of small, tubular flowers, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its calming properties and potential antioxidant benefits, offering a unique blend of ornamental beauty and therapeutic utility.
- Scientific name: Salvia verticillata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 verticillata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In German, it is called Quirlblütiger Salbei, while in Polish, it is known as Szałwia okręgowa. The Russian language uses the name Шалфей мутовчатый, and in Ukrainian, it is identified as Шавлія кільчаста. Additionally, in Kashubian, the plant is called Mutličkata želbija.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Quirlblütiger Salbei | Wikidata |
| pl | Szałwia okręgowa | Wikidata |
| ru | Шалфей мутовчатый | Wikidata |
| hsb | Mutličkata želbija | Wikidata |
| uk | Шавлія кільчаста | Wikidata |
| sv | Kranssalvia | Wikidata |
| nl | Kranssalie | Wikidata |
| ka | დაჯირა | Wikidata |
| fa | سالویای بنفش | Wikidata |
| cy | Clari troellennog | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that extends across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Great Britain, Norway, and Sweden. Additionally, the species can be found within the territory of Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscape of Austria. These locations represent the primary areas where the plant is naturally distributed.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia verticillata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Rosmarinic acid, anthocyanin, phenolic acid, rosmarinic acid, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salvia verticillata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |