Status:
valid
Authors:
Montbret & Aucher
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 6: 41 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302368
Common Names
- Staminea Salvia
- Garden Sage
- Garden Salvia
Synonyms
- Salvia armeniaca Grossh. [unknown]
- Salvia calvertii Boiss. [unknown]
- Salvia kudjurica Rech.f. [unknown]
- Salvia staminea armeniaca Bordz. [unknown]
- Salvia transcaucasica Pobed. [unknown]
Description
Salvia staminea (also called Red Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.2m tall. It has small, white flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia staminea is a perennial plant that is often used in ornamental gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It has been used medicinally to treat digestive problems, headaches, and fever. It is also used as a culinary herb to add flavor to dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia staminea has a purple flower, with a seed that is small and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia staminea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Salvia staminea
Salvia staminea can be found in the mountains of Mexico.
Salvia staminea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia staminea?
Salvia staminea
What is the common name of Salvia staminea?
Staminea Sage
What is the native habitat of Salvia staminea?
It is native to California, Nevada, and Oregon
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,