Status:
valid
Authors:
Simonk. & Thaisz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Term. Közl. 32: 267 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813005
Common Names
- Telek's Sage
- Teleks Sage
- Telek Sage
Description
Salvia telekiana (also called Telek's Salvia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia telekiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvia telekiana has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia telekiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in autumn or spring and should be lightly covered with soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Salvia telekiana
Salvia telekiana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Salvia telekiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia telekiana?
Salvia telekiana
What are the common names of Salvia telekiana?
Telek's Sage, Sage
What is the growth habit of Salvia telekiana?
It is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, purple flowers
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,