Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinaloensis
ID:
302987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 502. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302319



Common Names

  • Sinaloensis Salvia
  • Garden Sage
  • Garden Salvia


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Description

Salvia sinaloensis (also called Sinaloan Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. 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 yellow. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia sinaloensis 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

Salvia sinaloensis has white to pale blue flowers with a yellow-orange throat. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia sinaloensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in spring. Prune in late winter to promote new growth.

Where to Find Salvia sinaloensis

Salvia sinaloensis can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico.

Salvia sinaloensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia sinaloensis?

Salvia sinaloensis

What is the common name of Salvia sinaloensis?

Sinaloa sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia sinaloensis?

It is native to Mexico

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,

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