Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raveniana
ID:
302773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramamoorthy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 297 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302105

Common Names

  • Raveniana
  • Raven's Sage
  • Raven's Salvia

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Description

Salvia raveniana (also called Raven's Sage, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has narrow, linear leaves that are up to 8 cm long and 1 cm wide. The flowers are white or pale pink and appear in clusters of up to 10. It grows in open woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia raveniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and perfumes. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, digestive issues, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia raveniana has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia raveniana is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It is native to Mexico and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Salvia raveniana

Salvia raveniana is native to Turkey and can be found in the Taurus Mountains.

Salvia raveniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia raveniana?

Salvia raveniana

What is the common name of Salvia raveniana?

Raven's Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia raveniana?

It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia

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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