Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
itatiaiensis
ID:
301954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro xiii. 34 (1903); Arkiv Bot. Stockh. viii. No.7, 12.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301286



Common Names

  • Itatiaiensis Sage
  • Giant Sage
  • Mountain Sage


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Description

Salvia itatiaiensis (also called Itatiaia Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It grows in dry, open areas. It has white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia itatiaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia itatiaiensis is a white to pale blue color with a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green with long stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia itatiaiensis is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Salvia itatiaiensis

Salvia itatiaiensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Minas Gerais.

Salvia itatiaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia itatiaiensis?

Salvia itatiaiensis

What is the common name of Salvia itatiaiensis?

Itatiaia Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia itatiaiensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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