Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
302251

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 25 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301583



Common Names

  • Salvia mexicana
  • Mexicana Salvia
  • Mexicana


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Synonyms

  • Jungia altissima Moench [unknown]
  • Salvia amethystina Salisb. [unknown]
  • Salvia lupulina Fernald [unknown]
  • Salvia mexicana major Benth. [unknown]
  • Salvia mexicana minor (Benth.) Stapf [unknown]
  • Salvia mexicana minor Benth. [unknown]
  • Salvia nitidifolia Ortega [unknown]
  • Salvia papilionacea Cav. [unknown]
  • Sclarea mexicana Mill. [unknown]
  • Hemistegia mexicana Raf. [unknown]
  • Salvia mexicana mexicana [unknown]
  • Sclarea mexicana (L.) Dill. [deprecated]

Description

Salvia mexicana (also called 'Mexican Sage', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, typically in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. The plant has a woody base and grows up to 1m tall with white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia mexicana is used as a garden ornamental for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia mexicana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia mexicana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Salvia mexicana

Salvia mexicana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Salvia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia mexicana?

Salvia mexicana

What is the common name of Salvia mexicana?

Mexican Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia mexicana?

Mountainous regions of Mexico

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