Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 420. 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302202
Common Names
- Salvia rupicola
- Rock-Loving Sage
- Rock-Loving Salvia
Description
Salvia rupicola (also called 'Rocky Sage', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows best in well-drained soil and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in cooking. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salvia rupicola are white or pale violet, and the seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia rupicola is a hardy, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Salvia rupicola
Salvia rupicola is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.
Salvia rupicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia rupicola?
Salvia rupicola
What type of plant is Salvia rupicola?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Salvia rupicola native to?
It is native to Mexico
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,