Salvia pexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 110: 303. 1939
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301904
Common Names
- Pexa Sage
- Scarlet Sage
- Sierra Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia pexa (also called Pexa's 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 pexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a fragrant oil. It is also used as a culinary herb and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvia pexa is a deep purple, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia pexa is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Salvia pexa
Salvia pexa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Salvia pexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia pexa?
Salvia pexa
What is the common name of Salvia pexa?
Pexa Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia pexa?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky soils.
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-183487: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.