Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mornicola
ID:
302316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A (15): 88. 1926

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301648



Common Names

  • Salvia mornicola
  • Mornicola Sage
  • Mornicola Salvia


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Description

Salvia mornicola (also called Mornico Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons, hillsides, and along roadsides. It has large, ovate leaves and long, showy racemes of blue or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia mornicola is an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Salvia mornicola has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seed of Salvia mornicola is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Salvia mornicola are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia mornicola is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape and can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Salvia mornicola

Salvia mornicola can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Salvia mornicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia mornicola?

Salvia mornicola

What is the common name of Salvia mornicola?

Mornicola Sage

What is the traditional use of Salvia mornicola?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

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-183245: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.