Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
302657

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 25 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301989



Common Names

  • Meadow Sage
  • Meadow Salvia
  • Meadow Clary


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Synonyms

  • Plethiosphace pratensis Opiz [unknown]
  • Salvia barrelieri Ten. [unknown]
  • Salvia ceratophylla Ten. [unknown]
  • Salvia dubia K.Koch [unknown]
  • Salvia oblongata Schur [unknown]
  • Salvia rubicunda Wender. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Salvia variegata Host [unknown]
  • Sclarea pratensis Mill. [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis variegata (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis agrestis (L.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis rostrata (F.W.Schmidt) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Salvia haematodes tiberina (Mauri) Nyman [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis albiflora T.Durand [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis submollis Jakucs [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis nicaeensis Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis parviflora Lecoq & Lamotte [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis modesta Briq. [unknown]
  • Gallitrichum pratense Fourr. [unknown]

Description

Salvia pratensis (also called Meadow Sage, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has narrow, linear leaves that are up to 8 cm long and 1 cm wide. The flowers are white or pale pink and appear in clusters of up to 10. It grows in open woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia pratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salvia pratensis sub. bertolonii (Vis.) Soó
Salvia pratensis sub. haematodes (L.) Arcang.
Salvia pratensis sub. laciniosa (Jord.) Briq.
Salvia pratensis sub. pozegensis (Watzl) Diklic
Salvia pratensis sub. pratensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia pratensis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia pratensis 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 pratensis

Salvia pratensis is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in canyons and on hillsides. It is also found in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Salvia pratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia pratensis?

Salvia pratensis

What are the common names of Salvia pratensis?

Meadow Sage, Meadow Clary

What is the natural habitat of Salvia pratensis?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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