Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 4: 199 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301942
Common Names
- Plectranthus
- Indian Borage
- Country Borage
Synonyms
- Salvia japonica gracillima Diels [unknown]
- Salvia tuberifera H.Lév. [unknown]
- Salvia japonica kaiscianensis Pamp. [unknown]
- Salvia japonica parvifoliola Hemsl. [unknown]
- Salvia pinnata L. ex Pavol. [unknown]
Description
Salvia plectranthoides (also called Plectranthoides Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has long stems and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia plectranthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvia plectranthoides is a bright orange, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia plectranthoides is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Salvia plectranthoides
Salvia plectranthoides is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in canyons and on hillsides. It is also found in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Salvia plectranthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia plectranthoides?
Salvia plectranthoides
What type of plant is Salvia plectranthoides?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Salvia plectranthoides native to?
It is native to Mexico
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Salvia adenophora,
Salvia adenophylla,
Salvia adiantifolia,
Salvia adoxoides,
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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,
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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,
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Salvia aramiensis,
Salvia arborescens,
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Salvia arenaria,
Salvia areolata,
Salvia areysiana,
Salvia argentea,
Salvia ariana,
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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,
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Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
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Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
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Aegiphila boliviana,
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Aegiphila bracteolosa,