Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 721 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300597
Common Names
- Cardiophylla Sage
- Salvia cardiophylla
- Cardiophylla Salvia
Synonyms
- Salvia approximata Briq. [unknown]
- Salvia approximata kuntzeana Briq. [unknown]
- Salvia cinerarioides Briq. [unknown]
- Salvia cinerarioides approximata Briq. [unknown]
- Salvia rojasii Briq. [unknown]
Description
Salvia cardiophylla (also called Heartleaf Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has heart-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers, and grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia cardiophylla 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 cardiophylla 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 cardiophylla
Salvia cardiophylla can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Salvia cardiophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia cardiophylla?
Salvia cardiophylla
What is the common name of Salvia cardiophylla?
No common name
Where is Salvia cardiophylla 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,