Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
302397

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 27 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301729



Common Names

  • Salvia nutans
  • Nutans Sage
  • Nutans Salvia


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Synonyms

  • Salvia acutifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Salvia betonicifolia Etl. [unknown]
  • Salvia cernua Czernj. ex Des.-Shost. [unknown]
  • Salvia cremenecensis Besser [unknown]
  • Salvia grandiflora Hornem. [unknown]
  • Salvia hastata Etl. [unknown]
  • Salvia pendula Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Salvia pilosa Cav. [unknown]
  • Salvia praemontana Klokov [unknown]
  • Salvia pseudopendula Schur [unknown]
  • Salvia ruthenica Weinm. [unknown]
  • Sclarea nutans (L.) Soják [unknown]
  • Salvia pendula betonicifolia (Etl.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Salvia nutans ruthenica (Weinm.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Salvia nutans (also called Nodding sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has long, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia nutans 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 nutans has small, pink flowers. Seed: The seed of Salvia nutans is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Salvia nutans are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia nutans is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or early summer. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late summer or early fall and root in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Salvia nutans

Salvia nutans can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Salvia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia nutans?

Salvia nutans

What is the common name of Salvia nutans?

Nodding Sage

What is the bloom time of Salvia nutans?

Late Spring to Early Summer

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