Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odam
ID:
1332659

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.González

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 1096 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345113



Common Names

  • Odam Salvia
  • Salvia Odam
  • Odam


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Description

Salvia odam (also called Odam's Salvia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests. It has leathery, oval leaves and blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia odam is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salvia odam are white, star-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia odam is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Salvia odam

Salvia odam is native to Mexico.

Salvia odam FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia odam?

Salvia odam

What is the common name of Salvia odam?

Odam's Salvia

What is the native range of Salvia odam?

India

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

Jesús Guadalupe González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.González' in the authors string.