Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
301923

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 26 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301255

Common Names

  • Indica Sage
  • Indica Salvia
  • Indica Woodland Sage

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Synonyms

  • Larnastyra indica Raf. [unknown]
  • Salvia brachycalyx Boiss. [unknown]
  • Salvia elongata Salisb. [unknown]
  • Sclarea indica Mill. [unknown]
  • Hematodes indica Raf. [unknown]

Description

Salvia indica (also called Indian Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and greenish-gray in color. It inhabits moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Salvia indica has small orange flowers with white and yellow markings. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and upright with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia indica 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 indica

Salvia indica can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Salvia indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia indica?

Salvia indica

What is the common name of Salvia indica?

Indian Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia indica?

It is native to India

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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