Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
301507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 273 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300839



Common Names

  • Decumbent Sage
  • Spreading Sage
  • Salvia decumbens


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Description

Salvia decumbens (also called Decumbent Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America, from Colombia to Bolivia. It grows in tropical moist forests, tropical dry forests, and other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of nectar for bees, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia decumbens 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 decumbens

Salvia decumbens is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.

Salvia decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia decumbens?

Salvia decumbens

What is the common name of Salvia decumbens?

Decumbent Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia decumbens?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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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