Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplicalyx
ID:
300925

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Peter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 39: 180 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300257

Common Names

  • Salvia amplicalyx
  • Amplicalyx Salvia
  • Salvia Amplicalyx

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Salvia amplicalyx 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 flower of Salvia amplicalyx is a deep blue, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia amplicalyx 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 amplicalyx

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

Salvia amplicalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia amplicalyx?

Salvia amplicalyx

What is the common name of Salvia amplicalyx?

Amplicalyx Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia amplicalyx?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-181960: Based on the initial data import
Elfriede Peter (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Peter' in the authors string.