Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 11(2): 68 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301085
Common Names
- Salvia glabra
- Glabra Sage
- Glabra's Sage
Description
Salvia glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra 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 glabra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia glabra is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. Division should be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Salvia glabra
Salvia glabra can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Salvia glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia glabra?
Salvia glabra
What is the common name of Salvia glabra?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Salvia glabra?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,