Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 67 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301647
Common Names
- Salvia moorcroftiana
- Moorcroftiana Salvia
- Moorcroftiana
Description
Salvia moorcroftiana (also called Moorcroft's Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons, hillsides, and along roadsides. It has large, ovate leaves and long, showy racemes of blue or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia moorcroftiana is an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Salvia moorcroftiana has small, blue flowers. Seed: The seed of Salvia moorcroftiana is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Salvia moorcroftiana are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia moorcroftiana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from 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 moorcroftiana
Salvia moorcroftiana can be found in the Middle East, including Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria.
Salvia moorcroftiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia moorcroftiana?
Salvia moorcroftiana
What is the common name of Salvia moorcroftiana?
Moorcroft's Sage
What is the traditional use of Salvia moorcroftiana?
It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
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,