Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iodantha
ID:
301943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 547. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301275

Common Names

  • Iodantha Sage
  • Giant Sage
  • Mountain Sage

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Synonyms

  • Salvia michoacana Fernald [unknown]

Description

Salvia iodantha (also called Iodantha Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open areas. It has blue flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia iodantha has bright blue flowers with white bracts. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia iodantha is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape and can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Salvia iodantha

Salvia iodantha is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Salvia iodantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia iodantha?

Salvia iodantha

What is the common name of Salvia iodantha?

Iodantha Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia iodantha?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

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