Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 306 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301376
Common Names
- Lasiocephala Sage
- Salvia lasiocephala
- Lasiocephala Salvia
Synonyms
- Salvia elsholtzioides Benth. [unknown]
- Salvia galinsogifolia Fernald [unknown]
- Salvia hyptoides M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
- Salvia hyptoides subspicata Fernald [unknown]
- Salvia multispicata Rusby [unknown]
Description
Salvia lasiocephala (also called Wooly-Headed Sage, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows to a height of 0.3-1 m and has white or pink flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia lasiocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Salvia lasiocephala is a blue-violet corolla with a white throat, and a short, curved upper lip. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia lasiocephala is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Salvia lasiocephala
Salvia lasiocephala can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Salvia lasiocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia lasiocephala?
Salvia lasiocephala
What type of plant is Salvia lasiocephala?
Herb
What is the common name of Salvia lasiocephala?
Woolly-Headed Sage
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,