Status:
valid
Authors:
Juss. ex Jacq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1777
Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Vindob. 3: 48 (1777)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301707
Common Names
- Salvia nilotica
- Nilotica Sage
- Nilotica Salvia
Synonyms
- Horminum niloticum Moench [unknown]
- Salvia abyssinica Jacq. [unknown]
- Salvia applanata Willd. [unknown]
- Salvia hochstetteri Baker [unknown]
- Salvia intermedia Schult. [unknown]
- Salvia macrorrhiza Chiov. [unknown]
- Salvia parviflora Salisb. [unknown]
- Salvia pungens Hochst. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Salvia spinosa Moench [unknown]
Description
Salvia nilotica (also called Egyptian sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Egypt and the Middle East. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has long, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia nilotica is an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia nilotica has bright blue-violet flowers with a white throat and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia nilotica is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or early summer. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late summer or early fall and root in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Salvia nilotica
Salvia nilotica can be found in Africa.
Salvia nilotica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia nilotica?
Salvia nilotica
What is the family of Salvia nilotica?
Lamiaceae
What is the native range of Salvia nilotica?
Africa
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,