Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
301965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. iv. 40 (1783); Thunb. Fl. Jap. 22 (1784).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301297



Common Names

  • Japanese Sage
  • Giant Sage
  • Mountain Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia formosana (Murata) T.Yamaz. [unknown]
  • Salvia ranzaniana formosana Murata [unknown]
  • Sobiso japonica Raf. [unknown]
  • Salvia chinensis alatopinnata Matsum. & Kudô [unknown]
  • Salvia japonica alatopinnata (Matsum. & Kudô) Kudô [unknown]
  • Salvia japonica pinnata (Diels) Kudô [unknown]
  • Salvia japonica fortunei (Benth.) Kudô [unknown]
  • Salvia japonica pinnata Diels [unknown]
  • Salvia japonica lanuginosa E.Peter [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salvia japonica var. japonica
Salvia japonica var. multifoliolata E.Peter
Salvia japonica for. polakioides (Honda) T.Yamaz.
Salvia japonica var. formosana Murata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia japonica 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 japonica is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Salvia japonica

Salvia japonica is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aichi, Fukui, and Kyoto.

Salvia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia japonica?

Salvia japonica

What is the common name of Salvia japonica?

Japanese Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia japonica?

It is native to Japan.

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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