Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dianthera
ID:
301523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth ex Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 1: 263 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300855



Common Names

  • Dianthera Sage
  • Salvia dianthera
  • Dianthera Salvia


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Synonyms

  • Meriandra abyssinica F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Meriandra bengalensis (Roxb.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Salvia bengalensis Roxb. [unknown]
  • Salvia stachydea J.G.Klein ex Schult. [unknown]

Description

Salvia dianthera (also called Dianthera 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 dianthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia dianthera has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia dianthera is a perennial shrub native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and will thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established.

Where to Find Salvia dianthera

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

Salvia dianthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia dianthera?

Salvia dianthera

What is the common name of Salvia dianthera?

Two-Colored Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia dianthera?

Tropical and subtropical forests of 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,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:456098-1: Based on the initial data import