Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
302391

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood & Harley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 236 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301723

Common Names

  • Salvia nubigena
  • Nubigena Sage
  • Nubigena Salvia

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Description

Salvia nubigena (also called Cloud sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Central and South America. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has long, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia nubigena 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

Salvia nubigena has bright blue-green 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 nubigena 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 nubigena

Salvia nubigena can be found in the Himalayas.

Salvia nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia nubigena?

Salvia nubigena

What is the family of Salvia nubigena?

Lamiaceae

What is the native range of Salvia nubigena?

South America

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-183315: Based on the initial data import
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.