Salvia gravida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 67: 532. 1940
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301127
Common Names
- Gravida Sage
- Gravida Salvia
- Gravida Mountain Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia gravida (also called Heavy Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 4 feet tall and has narrow, pointed leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia gravida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Salvia gravida has small, white flowers with purple stripes. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia gravida is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant will require little care and can be left to its own devices.
Where to Find Salvia gravida
Salvia gravida is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas. It is a perennial herb with grey-green leaves and small, purple flowers.
Salvia gravida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia gravida?
Salvia gravida
What is the common name of Salvia gravida?
Gravelly Sage
What type of plant is Salvia gravida?
Herbaceous perennial
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-182761: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.