Salvia vasta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.W.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(3): 67 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302578
Common Names
- Salvia vasta
- Vast Sage
- Vast Salvia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvia vasta (also called Vast Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, ovate leaves and small, blue-violet flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia vasta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Salvia vasta var. vastaSalvia vasta var. fimbriata H.W.Li
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvia vasta is a deep blue-purple, with a white throat. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to four pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvia vasta is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Salvia vasta prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Salvia vasta
Salvia vasta is native to Mexico and Central America.
Salvia vasta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia vasta?
Salvia vasta
What is the common name of Salvia vasta?
Vasta
Where is Salvia vasta found?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-184110: Based on the initial data import
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.