Salvia intonsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 74. 1935
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301272
Common Names
- Intonsa Sage
- Giant Sage
- Mountain Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia intonsa (also called Hairy Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the United States. It grows in dry, open areas. It has white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia intonsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia intonsa has small, bright blue flowers that are held in whorls on the stem. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia intonsa 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 intonsa
Salvia intonsa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Salvia intonsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia intonsa?
Salvia intonsa
What is the common name of Salvia intonsa?
Intonsa Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia intonsa?
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-182896: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.