Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciserrata
ID:
302539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 241 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301871



Common Names

  • Pauciserrata Sage
  • Scarlet Sage
  • Sierra Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia pauciserrata pauciserrata [unknown]

Description

Salvia pauciserrata (also called Few-toothed sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in areas with full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salvia pauciserrata sub. calocalicina (Briq.) J.R.I.Wood & Harley
Salvia pauciserrata sub. derasa (Benth.) J.R.I.Wood & Harley
Salvia pauciserrata sub. pauciserrata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia pauciserrata is a small, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and upright with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia pauciserrata can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Salvia pauciserrata

Salvia pauciserrata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Salvia pauciserrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia pauciserrata?

Salvia pauciserrata

What is the common name of Salvia pauciserrata?

Few-toothed Sage

What is the bloom time of Salvia pauciserrata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-183454: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.