Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siirtica
ID:
923217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kahraman, Celep & Doğan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 397 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922552

Common Names

  • Salvia siirtica
  • Siirtica Salvia
  • Siirtica

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Description

Salvia siirtica (also called 'Siirt Sage', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Turkey. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia siirtica is a popular medicinal plant. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce inflammation. Its leaves are also used to make natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia siirtica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia siirtica is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the plant.

Where to Find Salvia siirtica

Salvia siirtica can be found in Turkey.

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-468152: Based on the initial data import
Musa Doğan (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doğan' in the authors string.
Ferhat Celep (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Celep' in the authors string.
Ahmet Kahraman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kahraman' in the authors string.