Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabiosifolia
ID:
302903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
J. Hist. Nat. 2: 44 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302235



Common Names

  • Scabious Sage
  • Scabious Salvia
  • Scabiosifolia Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia adenostachya Juz. [unknown]
  • Salvia demetrii Juz. [unknown]
  • Salvia hablitziana Pall. [unknown]
  • Salvia habliziana Willd. [unknown]
  • Salvia pinnifolia Pall. [unknown]
  • Salvia scabiosae Pers. [unknown]
  • Salvia taurica Hablitz ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Salvia vulnerariifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Salvia scabiosifolia adenostachya (Juz.) Zefir. [unknown]
  • Salvia hablitziana Pall. [unknown]
  • Salvia scabiosifolia adenostachya Zefir. [unknown]

Description

Salvia scabiosifolia (also called Scabious Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia scabiosifolia is a perennial herb that is used for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal herb for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salvia scabiosifolia are white or pale pink and have a tubular shape. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia scabiosifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Salvia scabiosifolia

Salvia scabiosifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.

Salvia scabiosifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Salvia scabiosifolia?

Scabiosifolia Sage, Pincushion Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia scabiosifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Salvia scabiosifolia?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

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