Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyanocephala
ID:
301487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 34, in clavi. 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300819

Common Names

  • Cyanocephala Sage
  • Cyanocephala Salvia
  • Cyanocephala Blue Sage

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Description

Salvia cyanocephala (also called Blue-Headed Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America, from Colombia to Bolivia. It grows in tropical moist forests, tropical dry forests, and other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia cyanocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salvia cyanocephala sub. cyanocephala
Salvia cyanocephala sub. macrostigmantha Fern.Alonso

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia cyanocephala 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 cyanocephala

Salvia cyanocephala is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.

Salvia cyanocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia cyanocephala?

Salvia cyanocephala

What is the common name of Salvia cyanocephala?

Blue-Headed Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia cyanocephala?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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-182477: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.