Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
willeana
ID:
303305

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holmboe) Hedge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 23: 47 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302637



Common Names

  • Willeana Sage
  • Wille's Sage
  • Willeana's Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia grandiflora willeana Holmboe [unknown]

Description

Salvia willeana (also called Wille's 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 willeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia willeana has small, tubular flowers that are usually purple or blue in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia willeana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Salvia willeana

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

Salvia willeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia willeana?

Salvia willeana

What is the common name of Salvia willeana?

Wille's Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia willeana?

It is native to Mexico and is found in pine-oak forests and scrubland

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-184166: Based on the initial data import
Jens Holmboe (1880-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holmboe' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.