Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thermarum
ID:
303129

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 29: 100 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302461



Common Names

  • Thermarum Salvia
  • Thermarum Sage
  • Thermarum Salvia


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Description

Salvia thermarum (also called Thermarum Sage, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia thermarum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia thermarum is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia thermarum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Salvia thermarum

Salvia thermarum is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the highlands of the country.

Salvia thermarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia thermarum?

Salvia thermarum

What is the common name of Salvia thermarum?

Thermae's sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia thermarum?

Mountainous regions of Greece

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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