Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Icon. 2: 77 (1793)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300646
Common Names
- Chamaedryoides Sage
- Salvia chamaedryoides
- Chamaedryoides Salvia
Synonyms
- Salvia chamaedrifolia Andrews [unknown]
- Salvia chamaedryoides isochroma Fernald [unknown]
- Salvia chamaedrys Willd. [unknown]
- Salvia menthifolia Ten. [unknown]
Description
Salvia chamaedryoides (also called Chamaedryoides Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters. It has gray-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia chamaedryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating headaches, fever, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salvia chamaedryoides are white to pale pink and have a long tubular shape. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, thin shape. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia chamaedryoides is a shrub native to Mexico. 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 chamaedryoides
Salvia chamaedryoides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Salvia chamaedryoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia chamaedryoides?
Salvia chamaedryoides
What is the natural habitat of Salvia chamaedryoides?
Salvia chamaedryoides is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Salvia chamaedryoides?
The flowers of Salvia chamaedryoides are purple or blue.
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,