Salvia schimperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 282 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302251
Common Names
- Schimper's Sage
- Schimper's Salvia
- Schimperi Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia schimperi (also called Ethiopian Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Ethiopia. It has an erect stem and grows to a height of up to 1.2 m. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are bright red. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia schimperi 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 flower of Salvia schimperi is a small, tubular, white or pink flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia schimperi is a perennial shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist rooting medium.
Where to Find Salvia schimperi
Salvia schimperi is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the highlands of the country.
Salvia schimperi FAQ
What are the common names of Salvia schimperi?
Schimperi Sage, Red-Flowered Sage
What is the natural habitat of Salvia schimperi?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Salvia schimperi?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-183812: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.