Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transhimalaica
ID:
838321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yonek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mustang [Nepal] : 265 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837656



Common Names

  • Transhimalaica Salvia
  • Transhimalaica Plant
  • Transhimalaica Sage


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Description

Salvia transhimalaica (also called Trans-Himalayan Sage, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Central and South Asia and is found in temperate rainforests, mangrove swamps, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia transhimalaica is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia transhimalaica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia transhimalaica can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seeds should be sown in the spring. The plant prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Salvia transhimalaica

Salvia transhimalaica can be found in the Himalayas.

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-374960: Based on the initial data import
Koji Yonekura: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yonek.' in the authors string.