Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiana
ID:
300949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeps.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 3: 144 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300281

Common Names

  • Salvia apiana
  • White Sage
  • Bee Sage

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Synonyms

  • Ramona polystachya Greene [unknown]
  • Audibertia polystachya Benth. [unknown]
  • Audibertiella polystachya Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia apiana compacta Munz [unknown]
  • Salvia californica Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Salvia apiana (also called White 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 apiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Salvia apiana has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia apiana 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 apiana

Salvia apiana can be found in the western United States and parts of Canada.

Salvia apiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia apiana?

Salvia apiana

What is the common name of Salvia apiana?

White Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia apiana?

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,

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