Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
301448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1853: 39 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300780

Common Names

  • Costaricensis Sage
  • Costaricensis Salvia
  • Costaricensis Blue Sage

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Synonyms

  • Salvia glechomoides Epling [unknown]

Description

Salvia costaricensis (also called Costa Rican 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 costaricensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia costaricensis has bright blue flowers with yellow anthers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves and a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia costaricensis is a perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Salvia costaricensis

Salvia costaricensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central America.

Salvia costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia costaricensis?

Salvia costaricensis

What is the common name of Salvia costaricensis?

Costa Rican Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia costaricensis?

Salvia costaricensis is native to the dry regions 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,

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