Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
protracta
ID:
302682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 309 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302014



Common Names

  • Prolonged Sage
  • Prolonged Salvia
  • Prolonged Clary


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Synonyms

  • Salvia elongata M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Salvia inconspicua Benth. [unknown]
  • Salvia multiramea Fernald [unknown]
  • Salvia quercetopinorum Epling & Játiva [unknown]

Description

Salvia protracta (also called Spreading Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are long and narrow. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia protracta 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia protracta has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia protracta 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 protracta

Salvia protracta 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 protracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia protracta?

Salvia protracta

What are the common names of Salvia protracta?

Trailing Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia protracta?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-183589: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.