Salvia microphylla
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| Internal ID | UUID643febcd3a3cc582135771 |
| Scientific name | Salvia microphylla |
| Authority | Kunth |
| First published in | Nov. Gen. Sp. [H.B.K.] 2: 295 (ed. qto.). 1818 [8 Jun 1818] |
Description Top
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It is also grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, prized for its attractive flowers and fragrance. It is often used in borders, containers, and as a groundcover. The leaves can also be used in cooking, adding a mint-like flavor to dishes. Its hybrids and cultivars have become popular in horticulture since the 1990s, adding a wide range of colors and forms to this already diverse species.
Salvia microphylla, also known as baby sage, Graham's sage, or blackcurrant sage, is a complex evergreen shrub found in the wild in southeastern Arizona and various regions in Mexico. It is known for its small, ovate leaves with a strong fragrance, often described as mint-like or similar to blackcurrants. This species easily hybridizes, resulting in numerous cultivars and hybrids that have been popular in horticulture since the 1990s. It blooms heavily in late spring and autumn, with sporadic flowering year-round. There is some confusion between S. microphylla and other species, such as S. greggii and S. lemmonii. S. microphylla is also used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its hybrids and
Salvia microphylla, also known as baby sage, Graham's sage, or blackcurrant sage, is a complex evergreen shrub found in the wild in southeastern Arizona and various regions in Mexico. It is known for its small, ovate leaves with a strong fragrance, often described as mint-like or similar to blackcurrants. This species easily hybridizes, resulting in numerous cultivars and hybrids that have been popular in horticulture since the 1990s. It blooms heavily in late spring and autumn, with sporadic flowering year-round. There is some confusion between S. microphylla and other species, such as S. greggii and S. lemmonii. S. microphylla is also used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its hybrids and
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Lesemia coccinea | Raf. | Fl. Tellur. 3: 91 (1837) |
| Salvia gasterantha | Briq. | Bull. Herb. Boissier 4: 858. 1896 |
| Salvia microphylla var. canescens | A.Gray | Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 407. 1886 [4 Apr 1886] |
| Salvia microphylla var. wislizeni | A.Gray | Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 408. 1886 |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | baby sage |
| Spanish | diente de acamaya |
| Spanish | hierba de mirto |
| Spanish | mirto de las montanas |
| Spanish | mirto de las montañas |
| Spanish | mirto de montes |
| Catalan | sàlvia de fulla petita |
| German | myrten-salbei |
| German | johannisbeer-salbei |
| Persian | سالویا میکروفیلا |
| Chinese | 凹脉鼠尾草 |
Varieties (abbr. var.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia microphylla var. microphylla | Unknown | |
| Salvia microphylla var. neurepia | (Fernald) Epling | Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 110: 278 (1939) |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000301600 |
| UNII | QE59M93OMQ |
| USDA Plants | SAMI20 |
| Tropicos | 17603325 |
| INPN | 120667 |
| Flora of Italy | 4683 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30146334-2 |
| The Plant List | kew-183199 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 770996 |
| Observations.org | 161262 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 268916 |
| Nature Serve | 2.137748 |
| IPNI | 456704-1 |
| iNaturalist | 168386 |
| GBIF | 2927045 |
| Freebase | /m/05351wl |
| EPPO | SALMC |
| EOL | 485076 |
| Calflora (Californian flora) | 8621 |
| USDA GRIN | 404842 |
| Wikipedia | Salvia_microphylla |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| Ursolic Acid | 64945 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)O)C)C)C2C1C)C)C(=O)O | 456.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961827 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives | |||||
| 17-(5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol | 86821 | Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C)C(C)C | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961827 |
| 24-Ethylcholest-5-en-3beta-ol | 22012 | Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C)C(C)C | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961827 |
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| In public collections | 0 |