Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 3: 37 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301356
Common Names
- Lamiifolia Sage
- Salvia lamiifolia
- Lamiifolia Salvia
Synonyms
- Melligo amoena (Sims) Raf. [unknown]
- Salvia amoena Sims [unknown]
- Salvia boosiana J.Jacq. [unknown]
- Salvia boosii Tratt. [unknown]
- Salvia cyanea Fisch. [unknown]
- Salvia hyemalis Boose ex A.Dietr. [unknown]
- Salvia latifolia A.Anderson [unknown]
- Salvia leucanthera Vis. [unknown]
- Salvia thymiflora Willd. [unknown]
- Salvia violacea Donn [unknown]
- Salvia wilsonii Urb. [unknown]
Description
Salvia lamiifolia (also called Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall, with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found growing in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia lamiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia lamiifolia has bright blue flowers with white bracts. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia lamiifolia is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Salvia lamiifolia
Salvia lamiifolia can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Salvia lamiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia lamiifolia?
Salvia lamiifolia
What is the common name of Salvia lamiifolia?
Lamiifolia sage
What is the natural range of Salvia lamiifolia?
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,