Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harleyana
ID:
525014

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.P.Santos

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 286 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524346

Common Names

  • Salvia Harleyana
  • Harley's Sage
  • Scarlet Sage

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Description

Salvia harleyana (also called Harley's Sage, Harley's Salvia, and Harley's Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has white flowers with a pleasant scent and dark green, glossy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia harleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia harleyana is pink and fragrant, and the seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are ovate and pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia harleyana is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Salvia harleyana

Salvia harleyana is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It can be found in tropical forests.

Salvia harleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia harleyana?

Salvia harleyana

What is the common name of Salvia harleyana?

Harley's Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia harleyana?

Tropical rainforests of 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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