Salvia yunnanensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Salvia esquirolii
• Salvia bodinieri

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Salvia yunnanensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Salvia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Salvia yunnanensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of China. More specifically, its habitat is concentrated in the South-Central region of the country. This particular area provides the unique environmental conditions necessary for the species to thrive. Consequently, its presence is a characteristic feature of the floral diversity found in South-Central China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Salvia yunnanensis is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or soil during unfavorable seasons. This life strategy allows the plant to persist through environmental fluctuations by maintaining its regenerative structures close to the ground level. Within the broader spectrum of botanical life forms, it is specifically identified as a hemicryptophyte, distinguishing it from other strategies such as phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. This specific positioning of its dormant buds ensures its survival and ability to re-emerge during favorable growing conditions, facilitating its long-term persistence in its natural habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Salvia yunnanensis is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting clamber, meaning it lacks the specialized structures of obligatory climbers but can utilize surrounding vegetation for structural stability. As a non-parasitic organism, it functions as an independent species, obtaining all necessary nutrients and water through its own root system without relying on a host. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte, establishing its root system directly in the soil to support its development within its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Salvia yunnanensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2. Journal of Asian natural products research
3. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Salvia yunnanensis has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Salvianolic acid A, 9'-Methyl lithospermate B, Isosalviamine C, Isosalviamine D, Isosalviamine E.

Salvianolic acid A

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Journal of Asian natural products research

9'-Methyl lithospermate B

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Isosalviamine C

1. Journal of natural products

Isosalviamine D

1. Journal of natural products

Isosalviamine E

1. Journal of natural products

Lithospermic acid

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

PROTOCATECHUIC ALDEHYDE

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Salviamine A

1. Journal of natural products

Salviamine B

1. Journal of natural products

Salviamine C

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Salvia yunnanensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV-1.

Hiv-1

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Preparations

Salvia yunnanensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts of the roots.

Aqueous extracts of the roots

1. Journal of Asian natural products research