Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seemannii
ID:
302943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 516. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302275



Common Names

  • Seemann's Sage
  • Seemann's Salvia
  • Seemannii Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia albiflora caerulescens A.Gray [unknown]
  • Salvia albiflora caerulescens (A.Gray) S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Salvia seemannii (also called Seemann's Sage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and purple-blue flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia seemannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia seemannii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia seemannii 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 seemannii

Salvia seemannii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as woodlands and scrublands.

Salvia seemannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia seemannii?

Salvia seemannii

What type of plant is Salvia seemannii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Salvia seemannii native to?

Central America

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