Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
303317

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Wright

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1896: 164 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302649



Common Names

  • Yunnanensis Sage
  • Yunnanen Sage
  • Yunnanen's Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia bodinieri Vaniot [unknown]
  • Salvia esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Salvia yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis

Salvia yunnanensis is native to China.

Salvia yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia yunnanensis?

Salvia yunnanensis

What is the common name of Salvia yunnanensis?

Yunnan Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia yunnanensis?

It is native to China and is found in temperate forests

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-184177: Based on the initial data import
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.