Salvia jamensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Compton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Plantsman 15: 204 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301294
Common Names
- Jamensis Sage
- Giant Sage
- Mountain Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia jamensis (also called Jamensis Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open areas. It has white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia jamensis 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 jamensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia jamensis 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 jamensis
Salvia jamensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Salvia jamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia jamensis?
Salvia jamensis
What is the common name of Salvia jamensis?
Jam Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia jamensis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-182915: Based on the initial data import
James A. Compton (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Compton' in the authors string.