Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
1326753

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.X.Hu, E.D.Liu & Yan Liu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 192 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339207



Common Names

  • Petrophila Salvia
  • Petrophila Sage
  • Petrophila Sage Plant


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Description

Salvia petrophila (also called Rock Sage, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall. It is native to Greece, and is found in rocky areas and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia petrophila is used for its ornamental value in landscaping, as well as for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia petrophila has small, purple flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seed is a flat, brown, oval shape and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia petrophila is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is easily propagated from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Salvia petrophila

Salvia petrophila is found in Iran.

Salvia petrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia petrophila?

Salvia petrophila

What is the common name of Salvia petrophila?

Rock Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia petrophila?

It is native to the Caucasus in Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan

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

En De Liu (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.D.Liu' in the authors string.
Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.
Guo Xiong Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.X.Hu' in the authors string.