Salvia herbacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 720 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301173
Common Names
- Herbacea Sage
- Herbacea Salvia
- Herbacea Mountain Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia herbacea (also called Herbaceous Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in dry meadows and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia herbacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Salvia herbacea has small pink flowers with white and yellow markings. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and upright with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia herbacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Salvia herbacea
Salvia herbacea is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas. It is an evergreen shrub with grey-green leaves and small, white flowers.
Salvia herbacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia herbacea?
Salvia herbacea
What type of plant is Salvia herbacea?
Salvia herbacea is a herb
Where is Salvia herbacea found?
Salvia herbacea is found in Europe
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-182803: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.