Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hunzikeri
ID:
1317053

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Granda

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 17: 151 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329507



Common Names

  • Salvia hunzikeri
  • Salvia Hunzikeri
  • Salvia Hunzikeri


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Description

Salvia hunzikeri (also called Hunzikeri, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It is found in wet and dry forests, and in open areas. It has a tufted habit, and its leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia hunzikeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in aquariums and terrariums as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia hunzikeri has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are initially green and later turn white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia hunzikeri is an annual herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to Chile and can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Salvia hunzikeri

Salvia hunzikeri is native to Ecuador.

Salvia hunzikeri FAQ

What is the common name of Salvia hunzikeri?

Hunziker's Salvia

What type of soil is best for Salvia hunzikeri?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Salvia hunzikeri?

50-70°F (10-21°C)

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

Arturo Granda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Granda' in the authors string.