Salvia eigii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zohary
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 48(2): 543 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300928
Common Names
- Eigii Sage
- Salvia eigii
- Eigii Salvia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia eigii (also called Eig's Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has grey-green leaves and purple flowers. It is found in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia eigii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia eigii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia eigii is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Salvia eigii
Salvia eigii is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Zacatecas.
Salvia eigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia eigii?
Salvia eigii
What is the common name of Salvia eigii?
Eig's Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia eigii?
It is native to Mexico and Central 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-182578: Based on the initial data import
Michael Zohary (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zohary' in the authors string.