Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 26 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300571
Common Names
- Canariensis Sage
- Salvia canariensis
- Canariensis Salvia
Synonyms
- Salvia canariensis albiflora (Bolle) Sunding [unknown]
- Salvia canariensis albiflora Bolle [unknown]
- Salvia canariensis candidissima Bolle [unknown]
- Salvia canariensis candidissima (Bolle) G.Kunkel [unknown]
- Salvia lanata Salisb. [unknown]
- Schraderia hastata Moench [unknown]
- Sclarea tomentosa Mill. [unknown]
Description
Salvia canariensis (also called Canariensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia canariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white and tubular with five petals. Seed: small, black, and round-shaped. Seedlings: thin, light green stems with small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia canariensis is a shrub native to the Canary Islands. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Salvia canariensis
Salvia canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands.
Salvia canariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia canariensis?
Salvia canariensis
What is the common name of Salvia canariensis?
Canary Island Sage
Where is Salvia canariensis native to?
Canary Islands
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,