Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richardsonii
ID:
915093

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 90: 171 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914428

Common Names

  • Salvia richardsonii
  • Richardson's Sage
  • Richardson's Salvia

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Description

Salvia richardsonii (also called Richardson's Sage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia richardsonii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia richardsonii has small pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia richardsonii can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Salvia richardsonii

Salvia richardsonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

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-459403: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.