Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
301468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 99. 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300800



Common Names

  • Cubensis Sage
  • Cubensis Salvia
  • Cubensis Blue Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia cristalensis Urb. [unknown]

Description

Salvia cubensis (also called Cuban Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, open areas. It has long, narrow leaves and produces bright orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia cubensis has pink flowers with yellow anthers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves and a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia cubensis is a perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Salvia cubensis

Salvia cubensis is native to Cuba and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Caribbean.

Salvia cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia cubensis?

Salvia cubensis

What is the common name of Salvia cubensis?

Cuban Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia cubensis?

It is native to Cuba and the Bahamas

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-182459: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.