Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
301961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 1(3): 396. 1899 [29 Jun 1899]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301293

Common Names

  • Jamaican Sage
  • Giant Sage
  • Mountain Sage

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Description

Salvia jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Jamaica. It grows in dry, open areas. It has white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia jamaicensis is a white to pale blue color with a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green with long stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia jamaicensis is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Salvia jamaicensis

Salvia jamaicensis is native to Jamaica and can be found in the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester, and St. Ann.

Salvia jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia jamaicensis?

Salvia jamaicensis

What is the common name of Salvia jamaicensis?

Jamaican Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia jamaicensis?

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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