Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gesneriiflora
ID:
301744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. & Paxton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 2: 49 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301076



Common Names

  • Salvia gesneriiflora
  • Gesneriiflora Sage
  • Gesneriiflora's Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia barbata Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Salvia fulgens gesneraeflora (Lindl.) Voss [unknown]

Description

Salvia gesneriiflora (also called Gesneriiflora Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 m tall. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia gesneriiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia gesneriiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia gesneriiflora 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 gesneriiflora

Salvia gesneriiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Salvia gesneriiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia gesneriiflora?

Salvia gesneriiflora

What is the common name of Salvia gesneriiflora?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Salvia gesneriiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-182713: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.