Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana-lutea
ID:
300867

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 26 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300199

Common Names

  • Salvia africana-lutea
  • Africana-Lutea Salvia
  • Salvia Africana-Lutea

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Synonyms

  • Salvia lutea L. [unknown]

Description

Salvia africana-lutea (also called African-Lutea Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. 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 africana-lutea 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 africana-lutea are yellow, 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 africana-lutea is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned back in the spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Salvia africana-lutea

Salvia africana-lutea is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Salvia africana-lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia africana-lutea?

Salvia africana-lutea

What is the common name of Salvia africana-lutea?

Africana-lutea

What is the natural habitat of Salvia africana-lutea?

It is native to Africa.

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,