Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
301724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 110: 245. 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301056

Common Names

  • Salvia fusca
  • Fusca Sage
  • Fusca's Sage

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Description

Salvia fusca (also called Brown Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 m tall. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia fusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia fusca has bright blue flowers with white and yellow markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with blue leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia fusca is a perennial shrub native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and will thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established.

Where to Find Salvia fusca

Salvia fusca can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Salvia fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia fusca?

Salvia fusca

What is the common name of Salvia fusca?

Brown Sage

Where is Salvia fusca native to?

Southwestern United States

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-182696: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.