Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 2 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302487
Common Names
- Tomentosa Salvia
- Tomentosa Sage
- Tomentosa Salvia
Synonyms
- Salvia brachystemon Klokov [unknown]
- Salvia fruticum Vuk. [unknown]
- Salvia grandiflora Etl. [unknown]
- Salvia major Garsault [unknown]
- Salvia nusairiensis Post [unknown]
- Salvia rotundifolia Vis. [unknown]
- Salvia trigonocalyx Woronow [unknown]
Description
Salvia tomentosa (also called Velvet Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has long, narrow, gray-green leaves and bright blue flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia tomentosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia tomentosa has small, purple 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa
Salvia tomentosa is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the highlands of the country.
Salvia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia tomentosa?
Salvia tomentosa
What is the common name of Salvia tomentosa?
Woolly-leaved sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia tomentosa?
Mountainous regions of Mexico
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,