Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sciaphila
ID:
800403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.R.I.Wood & Harley) Fern.Alonso

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 25: 263 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799737

Common Names

  • Sciaphila Sage
  • Sciaphila Salvia
  • Salvia sciaphila

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Description

Salvia sciaphila (also called 'Argentine Sage', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia sciaphila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia sciaphila has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have opposite, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia sciaphila is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Salvia sciaphila

Salvia sciaphila is native to Mexico.

Salvia sciaphila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia sciaphila?

Salvia sciaphila

What is the family of Salvia sciaphila?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Salvia sciaphila?

Shadow-loving Sage

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-338206: Based on the initial data import
José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.