Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pennellii
ID:
302556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 110: 211 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301888

Common Names

  • Pennellii Sage
  • Scarlet Sage
  • Sierra Sage

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Description

Salvia pennellii (also called Pennell's sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in areas with full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia pennellii is used to make tea and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a culinary herb, and its leaves can be used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia pennellii is a small, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and upright with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia pennellii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Salvia pennellii

Salvia pennellii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Salvia pennellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia pennellii?

Salvia pennellii

What is the common name of Salvia pennellii?

Pennell's Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia pennellii?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky soils.

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-183471: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.