Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carduacea
ID:
301266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 302 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300598

Common Names

  • Carduacea Sage
  • Salvia carduacea
  • Carduacea Salvia

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Synonyms

  • Salvia gossypina Benth. [unknown]

Description

Salvia carduacea (also called Thistle Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has thistle-like leaves and white or pink flowers, and grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia carduacea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia carduacea 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 carduacea

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

Salvia carduacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia carduacea?

Salvia carduacea

What is the common name of Salvia carduacea?

Thistle Sage

Where is Salvia carduacea 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-182274: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.