Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verbascifolia
ID:
303258

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 24 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302590

Common Names

  • Salvia verbascifolia
  • Verbascum Sage
  • Verbascum Salvia

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Synonyms

  • Salvia atomara Boiss. [unknown]
  • Salvia candidissima M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Salvia nivea Ehrenb. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Salvia pseudoaethiopis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Salvia verbascifolia lancifolia K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Salvia verbascifolia (also called White-Leaved Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia verbascifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia verbascifolia 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 verbascifolia is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Salvia verbascifolia prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Salvia verbascifolia

Salvia verbascifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Salvia verbascifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia verbascifolia?

Salvia verbascifolia

What is the common name of Salvia verbascifolia?

Verbascum

What is the natural habitat of Salvia verbascifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,