Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequidens
ID:
300859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Byull. Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ. 22: 326 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300191

Common Names

  • Salvia aequidens
  • Aequidens Salvia
  • Salvia Aequidens

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Description

Salvia aequidens (also called Aequidens Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia aequidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It has also been used as a source of food and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salvia aequidens are blue, and the seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia aequidens is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best to fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Salvia aequidens

Salvia aequidens is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Salvia aequidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia aequidens?

Salvia aequidens

What is the common name of Salvia aequidens?

Aequidens

What is the natural habitat of Salvia aequidens?

It is native to Central and South 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,

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