Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kellermanii
ID:
301990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. (London) 56: 60. 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301322

Common Names

  • Kellermanii Sage
  • Giant Sage
  • Mountain Sage

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Synonyms

  • Salvia collinsii Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salvia festiva Epling [unknown]
  • Salvia guarinae Standl. [unknown]
  • Salvia maxonii Epling [unknown]
  • Salvia querceticola Epling [unknown]

Description

Salvia kellermanii (also called Kellermann's Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and greenish-gray in color. It inhabits dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia kellermanii 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 kellermanii 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 kellermanii 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 kellermanii

Salvia kellermanii can be found in the mountains of central and southern China.

Salvia kellermanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia kellermanii?

Salvia kellermanii

What is the common name of Salvia kellermanii?

Kellerman's sage

What is the natural range of Salvia kellermanii?

Mexico

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