Salvia omeiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Peter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 9: 119 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301789
Common Names
- Omei Sage
- Omeiana Sage
- Salvia Omeiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia omeiana (also called Omei sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has long, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia omeiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a culinary herb to flavor dishes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Salvia omeiana var. omeianaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvia omeiana is a small, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and upright with small, oval shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia omeiana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Salvia omeiana
Salvia omeiana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Gansu.
Salvia omeiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia omeiana?
Salvia omeiana
What type of plant is Salvia omeiana?
Perennial herb
Where is Salvia omeiana native to?
Southwestern United States
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-183378: Based on the initial data import
Elfriede Peter (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Peter' in the authors string.