Status:
valid
Authors:
İlçim, Celep & Doğan
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46: 76 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914425
Common Names
- Salvia marashica
- Marashica Sage
- Marashica Salvia
Description
Salvia marashica (also called Marashi Sage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia marashica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia marashica has small purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia marashica is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Salvia marashica
Salvia marashica is native to Turkey and can be found in the Mediterranean forests of the country.
Salvia marashica FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Salvia marashica?
Salvia marashica prefers temperatures between 18-22°C (65-72°F)
What is the ideal humidity for Salvia marashica?
Salvia marashica prefers a humidity level of around 50-60%
What is the ideal light level for Salvia marashica?
Salvia marashica prefers bright, indirect light
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
Ahmet İlçim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'İlçim' in the authors string.