Perovskia atriplicifolia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Russian Sage
• Swanleaf Clouding Sage

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Perovskia atriplicifolia
• Perovskia pamirica

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus name, Salvia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Germany. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it is documented in Afghanistan. Within China, the species is located in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Additionally, the plant is distributed across the expansive territory of Xinjiang.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Salvia yangii is characterized by its adaptation to diverse montane and subalpine environments, where it thrives across a significant altitudinal gradient. This species is primarily distributed within a specific elevational range, occupying habitats from a minimum of 900 m AMSL to a maximum of 3200 m AMSL. Such a broad vertical distribution indicates a high degree of ecological plasticity, allowing the plant to persist in various microclimates and soil conditions found throughout these different mountain strata. Its ability to inhabit these varied elevations suggests resilience to fluctuating temperature regimes and varying levels of solar radiation typical of high-altitude ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

3200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

900 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Salvia yangii is characterized by its specialized growth strategy as a perennial herb, specifically classified under the life form categories of chamaephyte (both as the primary Life_form_1 and Life_form_2 designation). This classification indicates that the plant maintains its perennating buds very close to the soil surface, often just above it, which allows it to survive seasonal environmental fluctuations and potential grazing or fire by keeping its vital regenerative structures protected near the ground. As a chamaephyte, it utilizes this low-growing habit to thrive in its native habitats, typically managing its energy reserves through a woody or semi-woody base that supports seasonal foliage and flowering cycles. This life strategy ensures resilience, as the proximity of its buds to the substrate provides a buffer against temperature extremes and desiccation, facilitating a robust reproductive cycle and long-term persistence in its ecological niche.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia yangii is characterized by a non-woody growth habit, typically manifesting as a herbaceous structure. It functions as a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not require external support to maintain its upright stature within its environment. Furthermore, it is an independent species that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, nor does it function as an epiphyte; instead, it maintains a terrestrial life form, growing directly in the soil.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Salvia yangii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Salvia yangii has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, 1,2-Didehydromiltirone, 1,2-Didehydrotanshinone IIA, 1,8-Cineol.

rosmarinic acid

1. Biology
2. International journal of molecular sciences
3. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
4. Natural product communications
5. Genes

caffeic acid

1. Biology
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

1,2-Didehydromiltirone

1. Natural product communications

1,2-Didehydrotanshinone IIA

1. Natural product communications

1,8-Cineol

1. Biology

1-oxomiltirone

1. Natural product communications

Arucadiol

1. Natural product communications

Borneol

1. Biology

Carnosic acid

1. Scientific reports

Cryptotanshinone

1. Natural product communications

Activities

Salvia yangii has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic.

Antimicrobial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antidiabetic

1. Pharmacognosy magazine

Cytotoxic

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Salvia yangii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Salvia yangii has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include BuOH extract, hairy root cultures, leaves of Perovskia atriplicifolia.

Buoh extract

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Hairy root cultures

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Leaves of perovskia atriplicifolia

1. Journal of natural products