Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
innoxia
ID:
301927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 309 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301259



Common Names

  • Innoxia Sage
  • Innoxia Salvia
  • Innoxia Woodland Sage


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Description

Salvia innoxia (also called Mexican Sage, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and greenish-gray in color. It inhabits dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia innoxia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Salvia innoxia has small purple 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia innoxia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. Division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Salvia innoxia

Salvia innoxia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Salvia innoxia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia innoxia?

Salvia innoxia

What is the common name of Salvia innoxia?

Innoxia Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia innoxia?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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-182884: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.