Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
302627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Icon. 1: 17 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301959

Common Names

  • Many-Flowered Sage
  • Many-Flowered Salvia
  • Many-Flowered Clary

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Synonyms

  • Salvia brevicalyx Benth. [unknown]
  • Salvia caesia Willd. [unknown]
  • Salvia cataria Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia compacta irazuensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Salvia compacta latifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Salvia compacta oerstediana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Salvia durandiana Briq. ex T.Durand & Pittier [unknown]
  • Salvia eremetica Cerv. ex Lag. [unknown]
  • Salvia flexuosa Presl ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Salvia lilacina Fernald [unknown]
  • Salvia lineatifolia Lag. [unknown]
  • Salvia menthiformis Fernald [unknown]
  • Salvia polystachya albicans Fernald [unknown]
  • Salvia polystachya caesia (Humb. & Bonpl.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia polystachya durandiana Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia polystachya philippensis Fernald [unknown]
  • Salvia polystachya potosiana Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia polystachya seorsa Fernald [unknown]
  • Salvia reducta Epling [unknown]

Description

Salvia polystachya (also called Polystachya 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 polystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia polystachya 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia polystachya 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 polystachya

Salvia polystachya 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 polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia polystachya?

Salvia polystachya

What is the common name of Salvia polystachya?

Many-Spiked Sage

What type of plant is Salvia polystachya?

Perennial Herb

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,

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