Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
301602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 1: 238 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300934



Common Names

  • Elegant Sage
  • Salvia elegans
  • Elegant Salvia


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Synonyms

  • Salvia camertoni Regel [unknown]
  • Salvia elegans sonorensis Fernald [unknown]
  • Salvia incarnata Cav. [unknown]
  • Salvia longiflora Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Salvia microcalyx Scheele [unknown]
  • Salvia microculis Poir. [unknown]
  • Salvia punicea M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Salvia rutilans Carrière [unknown]

Description

Salvia elegans (also called Pineapple Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has grey-green leaves and red flowers. It is found in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia elegans is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia elegans 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 elegans is a shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Salvia elegans

Salvia elegans is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Zacatecas.

Salvia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia elegans?

Salvia elegans

What is the common name of Salvia elegans?

Pineapple Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia elegans?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-182583: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.