Salvia holwayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 33: 113. 1920
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301208
Common Names
- Holwayi Sage
- Holwayi Salvia
- Holwayi Woodland Sage
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- Salvia popenoei S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Salvia holwayi (also called Holway's Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be found in dry, open woods and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia holwayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, fragrant flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Salvia holwayi var. holwayiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia holwayi has white or pale pink flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, narrow, pointed sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia holwayi is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Plant the seeds in a sunny location in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Salvia holwayi
Salvia holwayi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Salvia holwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia holwayi?
Salvia holwayi
What type of plant is Salvia holwayi?
Salvia holwayi is a shrub
Where is Salvia holwayi found?
Salvia holwayi is found in Mexico
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-182835: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.