Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fairuziana
ID:
800395

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Haber & Semaan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 437 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799729



Common Names

  • Fairuzian Sage
  • Fairuzian Salvia
  • Salvia fairuziana


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Description

Salvia fairuziana (also called Fairuz's sage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest and in seasonally dry forest.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia fairuziana is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia fairuziana is a bright purple, trumpet-shaped flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia fairuziana is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Salvia fairuziana

Salvia fairuziana is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region.

Salvia fairuziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia fairuziana?

Salvia fairuziana

What is the family of Salvia fairuziana?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Salvia fairuziana?

Fairuz's Sage

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-338198: Based on the initial data import
Ricardus M. Haber (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Haber' in the authors string.
Myrna T. Semaan (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semaan' in the authors string.