Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenophora
ID:
300850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 538. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300182

Common Names

  • Salvia adenophora
  • Adenophora Salvia
  • Salvia Adenophora

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Synonyms

  • Salvia cyclophylla Fernald [unknown]

Description

Salvia adenophora (also called Adenophora Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has large, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia adenophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salvia adenophora are blue, and the seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia adenophora is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best to fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Salvia adenophora

Salvia adenophora is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Salvia adenophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia adenophora?

Salvia adenophora

What is the family of Salvia adenophora?

Lamiaceae

What is the habitat of Salvia adenophora?

Grassland and scrub

Species in the Salvia genus

Salvia absconditiflora, Salvia acuminata, Salvia adenocaulon, Salvia adenophora, Salvia adenophylla, Salvia adiantifolia, Salvia adoxoides, Salvia adulterina, Salvia aegyptiaca, Salvia aequidens, Salvia aequidistans, Salvia aerea, Salvia aethiopis, Salvia africana-lutea, Salvia alamosana, Salvia alariformis, Salvia alata, Salvia albicaulis, Salvia albiflora, Salvia albimaculata, Salvia albocaerulea, Salvia alborosea, Salvia alexeenkoi, Salvia algeriensis, Salvia aliciae, Salvia altissima, Salvia alvajaca, Salvia amethystina, Salvia amissa, Salvia amplexicaulis, Salvia amplicalyx, Salvia amplifrons, Salvia anastomosans, Salvia andreji, Salvia anguicoma, Salvia angulata, Salvia angustiarum, Salvia apiana, Salvia apparicii, Salvia appendiculata, Salvia arabica, Salvia aramiensis, Salvia arborescens, Salvia arbuscula, Salvia arduinervis, Salvia arenaria, Salvia areolata, Salvia areysiana, Salvia argentea, Salvia ariana,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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