Salvia consimilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 75. 1935
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300766
Common Names
- Similar Sage
- Similar Salvia
- Similar Blue Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia consimilis (also called Similar Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, open areas. It has long, narrow leaves and produces bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia consimilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia consimilis has bright blue flowers with yellow anthers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small with lance-shaped leaves and a green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia consimilis is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Salvia consimilis
Salvia consimilis is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Salvia consimilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia consimilis?
Salvia consimilis
What is the common name of Salvia consimilis?
Similar Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia consimilis?
Salvia consimilis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America
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-182428: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.