Status:
valid
Authors:
Andrz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 40 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300916
Common Names
- Dumetorum Sage
- Salvia dumetorum
- Dumetorum Salvia
Synonyms
- Salvia stepposa Des.-Shost. [unknown]
- Sclarea dumetorum (Andrz. ex Besser) Soják [unknown]
- Salvia pratensis dumetorum (Andrz. ex Besser) Briq. [unknown]
Description
Salvia dumetorum (also called Dume's Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia dumetorum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvia dumetorum is a bright yellow color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia dumetorum is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Salvia dumetorum
Salvia dumetorum is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Zacatecas.
Salvia dumetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia dumetorum?
Salvia dumetorum
What is the common name of Salvia dumetorum?
Bush Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia dumetorum?
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,