Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candidissima
ID:
301249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 1: 278 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300581

Common Names

  • Candidissima Sage
  • Salvia candidissima
  • Candidissima Salvia

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Synonyms

  • Salvia argentea hort. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Salvia crassifolia Sm. [unknown]
  • Sclarea candidissima (Vahl) Soják [unknown]
  • Salvia albida Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Salvia candidissima (also called Candidissima, 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 candidissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and sore throat.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salvia candidissima sub. candidissima
Salvia candidissima sub. occidentalis Hedge

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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia candidissima is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Salvia candidissima

Salvia candidissima can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Salvia candidissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia candidissima?

Salvia candidissima

What is the common name of Salvia candidissima?

No common name

Where is Salvia candidissima native to?

Mexico

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-182258: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.