Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transsilvanica
ID:
303166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schur

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Verh. Mitth. Siebenbürg. Vereins Naturwiss. Hermannstadt 4: 57 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302498



Common Names

  • Transsilvanica Salvia
  • Transsilvanica Sage
  • Transsilvanica Salvia


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Synonyms

  • Salvia baumgartenii Heuff. ex Griseb. & Schenk [unknown]
  • Salvia pratensis transsylvanica Schur ex Griseb. & Schenk [unknown]
  • Sclarea transsilvanica (Schur) Soják [unknown]

Description

Salvia transsilvanica (also called Transylvanian Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Romania. It has long, narrow leaves and purple flowers that bloom in the summer. This plant is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia transsilvanica 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

Salvia transsilvanica has small, purple flowers that are arranged in small clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia transsilvanica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Salvia transsilvanica

Salvia transsilvanica is native to Romania and can be found in the Transylvania region.

Salvia transsilvanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia transsilvanica?

Salvia transsilvanica

What is the common name of Salvia transsilvanica?

Transylvanian Sage

Where is Salvia transsilvanica native to?

Eastern Europe

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,