Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amethystina
ID:
300915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Pl. Icon. Ined. 2: 27 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300247

Common Names

  • Salvia amethystina
  • Amethystina Salvia
  • Salvia Amethystina

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Synonyms

  • Salvia incerta Epling [unknown]
  • Salvia savannarum Briq. [unknown]

Description

Salvia amethystina (also called Amethyst Sage, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America, typically found in dry forests and woodlands. It has purple flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia amethystina 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salvia amethystina sub. amethystina
Salvia amethystina sub. ampelophylla (Epling) J.R.I.Wood & Harley
Salvia amethystina sub. sumapacis Fern.Alonso
Salvia amethystina sub. vetasiana Fern.Alonso

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia amethystina is purple in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia amethystina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Salvia amethystina

Salvia amethystina can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa, as well as in parts of the Middle East.

Salvia amethystina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia amethystina?

Salvia amethystina

What is the common name of Salvia amethystina?

Amethystina

What is the natural habitat of Salvia amethystina?

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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