Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palaestina
ID:
302496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 718 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301828



Common Names

  • Palestine Sage
  • Palaestina Sage
  • Salvia Palaestina


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Synonyms

  • Salvia alliaria Parsa [unknown]
  • Salvia lorentii Hochst. [unknown]
  • Salvia rassami Boiss. [unknown]
  • Salvia sieberi C.Presl [unknown]
  • Salvia sinaica Delile ex Benth. [unknown]

Description

Salvia palaestina (also called Palestine Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia palaestina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia palaestina has purple flowers with a yellow center and long seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate with light green leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia palaestina is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Salvia palaestina

Salvia palaestina is native to Israel and can be found in the regions of Galilee and Negev.

Salvia palaestina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia palaestina?

Salvia palaestina

What is the common name of Salvia palaestina?

Palestine Sage

What type of plant is Salvia palaestina?

Perennial

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-183415: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.