Salvia chienii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Peter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 10: 56 (1935 publ. 1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300665
Common Names
- Chien's Sage
- Salvia chienii
- Salvia of Chien
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia chienii (also called Chien's Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters. It has gray-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia chienii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating headaches, fever, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Salvia chienii var. chieniiSalvia chienii var. wuyuania Y.Z.Sun
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salvia chienii are white to pale pink and have a long tubular shape. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, thin shape. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia chienii is a shrub native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Salvia chienii
Salvia chienii can be found in China.
Salvia chienii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia chienii?
Salvia chienii
What is the common name of Salvia chienii?
Chinese Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia chienii?
Temperate forests of China
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-182334: Based on the initial data import
Elfriede Peter (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Peter' in the authors string.