Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kiaometiensis
ID:
301994

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 25: 25 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301326



Common Names

  • Kiaometiensis Sage
  • Giant Sage
  • Mountain Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia benecincta W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salvia kiaometiensis pubescens E.Peter [unknown]
  • Salvia kiaometiensis tomentella E.Peter [unknown]
  • Salvia leveilleana Fedde [unknown]

Description

Salvia kiaometiensis (also called Kiaomei Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. 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 kiaometiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia kiaometiensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia kiaometiensis 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 kiaometiensis

Salvia kiaometiensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern China.

Salvia kiaometiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia kiaometiensis?

Salvia kiaometiensis

What is the common name of Salvia kiaometiensis?

Kiaomei sage

What is the natural range of Salvia kiaometiensis?

Taiwan

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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