Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aerea
ID:
300861

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 532 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300193

Common Names

  • Salvia aerea
  • Aerea Salvia
  • Salvia Aerea

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Synonyms

  • Salvia lichiangensis W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salvia pinetorum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Salvia aerea (also called Aerea Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia aerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It has also been used as a source of food and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salvia aerea 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 aerea is a species of perennial herb native to Mexico. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm environment.

Where to Find Salvia aerea

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

Salvia aerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia aerea?

Salvia aerea

What is the common name of Salvia aerea?

Aerea

What is the natural habitat of Salvia aerea?

It is native to Central and South America.

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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