Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cilicica
ID:
301358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 19 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300690



Common Names

  • Cilicica Sage
  • Salvia cilicica
  • Salvia of Cilicica


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Description

Salvia cilicica (also called Cilician Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has oval-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers, and grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia cilicica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating headaches, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salvia cilicica are white to pale pink and have a long tubular shape. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, thin shape. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia cilicica is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Salvia cilicica

Salvia cilicica can be found in Turkey.

Salvia cilicica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia cilicica?

Salvia cilicica

What is the natural habitat of Salvia cilicica?

It is native to Turkey and the Middle East

What are the uses of Salvia cilicica?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

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,

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