Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 288 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302289
Common Names
- Sessei Sage
- Sessei Salvia
- Sessei Sage
Synonyms
- Rhodochlamys speciosa S.Schauer [unknown]
- Salvia calycinflata Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Salvia dielytroides Roezl ex Van Houtte [unknown]
- Salvia fastuosa Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Salvia roezlii Scheidw. [unknown]
- Salvia semperflorens La Llave [unknown]
- Salvia souchetii Van Houtte [unknown]
Description
Salvia sessei (also called Sesse's Sage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and purple-blue flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia sessei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as headaches, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salvia sessei are white or pale pink and have a tubular shape. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia sessei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in spring. Prune in late winter to promote new growth.
Where to Find Salvia sessei
Salvia sessei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as woodlands and scrublands.
Salvia sessei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia sessei?
Salvia sessei
What type of plant is Salvia sessei?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Salvia sessei native to?
Central Asia
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,