Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 43: 64. 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300672
Common Names
- Chionophylla Sage
- Salvia chionophylla
- Salvia of Chionophylla
Description
Salvia chionophylla (also called Chionophyllum 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 chionophylla 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 chionophylla 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 chionophylla 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 chionophylla
Salvia chionophylla can be found in Mexico.
Salvia chionophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia chionophylla?
Salvia chionophylla
What is the common name of Salvia chionophylla?
White Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia chionophylla?
Tropical and subtropical forests of 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,