Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
303284

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 24 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302616



Common Names

  • Viridis Sage
  • Green Sage
  • Blue Sage


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Synonyms

  • Horminum coloratum Moench [unknown]
  • Horminum sativum Mill. [unknown]
  • Horminum viride Moench [unknown]
  • Ormilis horminum Raf. [unknown]
  • Ormilis viridis Raf. [unknown]
  • Salvia colorata Thore [unknown]
  • Salvia comosa Salisb. [unknown]
  • Salvia dolichorrhiza Caball. [unknown]
  • Salvia horminum L. [unknown]
  • Salvia intercedens Pobed. [unknown]
  • Salvia rosani Ten. [unknown]
  • Salvia spielmannii Scop. [unknown]
  • Salvia truncata Willd. [unknown]
  • Sclarea viridis (L.) Soják [unknown]
  • Salvia horminum viridis (L.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia horminum intermedia Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia horminum hypoleuca Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia horminum angustifolia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Flipanta ovata Raf. [unknown]
  • Salvia viridis comata Heldr. [unknown]

Description

Salvia viridis (also called Green Sage, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a toothed margin. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salvia viridis is a small, two-lipped, white-purple flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia viridis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Salvia viridis

Salvia viridis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Salvia viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia viridis?

Salvia viridis

What is the common name of Salvia viridis?

Viridis Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia viridis?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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