Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhytidea
ID:
302808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 280 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302140

Common Names

  • Salvia rhytidea
  • Rhytide Sage
  • Rhytide Salvia

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Synonyms

  • Salvia edelbergii Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Salvia lalesarica Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Salvia polychroma Rech.f. & Edelb. [unknown]
  • Salvia polyclada Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Salvia rhytidea (also called 'Mountain Sage', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It has oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows best in well-drained soil and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia rhytidea 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 rhytidea has white or pale pink flowers that are tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and shiny and the seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia rhytidea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size. It can also be divided in early spring.

Where to Find Salvia rhytidea

Salvia rhytidea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Salvia rhytidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia rhytidea?

Salvia rhytidea

What is the common name of Salvia rhytidea?

Rhytidea Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia rhytidea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-183706: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.