Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nemorosa
ID:
302355

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 35 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301687

Common Names

  • Salvia nemorosa
  • Nemorosa Sage
  • Nemorosa Salvia

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Synonyms

  • Salvia collina Schur [unknown]
  • Sclarea nemorosa Mill. [unknown]
  • Sclarea punctata Moench [unknown]
  • Salvia sylvestris nemorosa (L.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Salvia nemorosa latifolia K.Koch [unknown]
  • Salvia nemorosa illuminata Soó [unknown]
  • Salvia nemorosa jailicola Soó [unknown]
  • Salvia nemorosa moldavica Soó [unknown]

Description

Salvia nemorosa (also called Woodland Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It has large, ovate leaves and small, blue-violet flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia nemorosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salvia nemorosa sub. nemorosa
Salvia nemorosa sub. pseudosylvestris (Stapf) Bornm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia nemorosa has bright blue-purple flowers with a white throat and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia nemorosa is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or early summer. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late summer or early fall and root in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Salvia nemorosa

Salvia nemorosa can be found in Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia.

Salvia nemorosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia nemorosa?

Salvia nemorosa

What is the family of Salvia nemorosa?

Lamiaceae

What is the native range of Salvia nemorosa?

Europe

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