Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 8: 75 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302546
Common Names
- Salvia umbratica
- Shade Sage
- Shade Salvia
Description
Salvia umbratica (also called Shade Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. 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 shady, moist areas and woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia umbratica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia umbratica has bright pink flowers with a white throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia umbratica can be propagated by division or from seed. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Salvia umbratica
Salvia umbratica is native to Mexico and Central America.
Salvia umbratica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia umbratica?
Salvia umbratica
What is the common name of Salvia umbratica?
Umbrella Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia umbratica?
Dry hillsides, rocky slopes, and open woodlands
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,