Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss. & Balansa
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 20: 253 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302429
Common Names
- Taraxacifolia Sage
- Taraxacifolia-Leaf Sage
- Taraxacifolia-Flower Sage
Description
Salvia taraxacifolia (also called Taraxacifolia Sage, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia taraxacifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia taraxacifolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in small clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia taraxacifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Salvia taraxacifolia
Salvia taraxacifolia can be found in Australia, in areas such as New South Wales and Victoria.
Salvia taraxacifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia taraxacifolia?
Salvia taraxacifolia
What is the common name of Salvia taraxacifolia?
Dandelion Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia taraxacifolia?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
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,