Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricuspis
ID:
303182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Annuel Soc. Philom. Paris , sér. 8, 3: 150 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302514

Common Names

  • Tricuspis Salvia
  • Tricuspis Sage
  • Tricuspis Salvia

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Synonyms

  • Salvia marretii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Salvia chuanxiensis Z.Y.Zhu, B.Q.Min & Qiu L.Wang [unknown]

Description

Salvia tricuspis (also called Three-Toothed Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and purple flowers that bloom in the summer. This plant is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia tricuspis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia tricuspis is a deep blue-purple, with a white throat. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to four pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia tricuspis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Salvia tricuspis

Salvia tricuspis can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Salvia tricuspis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia tricuspis?

Salvia tricuspis

What is the common name of Salvia tricuspis?

Three-toothed Sage

Where is Salvia tricuspis native to?

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,

References