Salvia microphylla Kunth

Spice Inflorescence Inflorescence 2

Family: LABIATAE (LAMIACEAE)

Genus: Salvia

Spanish common name: Diente de acamaya. Hierba de mirto. Mastranzo. Salvia granadina. Salvia micro. Salvia rosa. Verbena.

General distribution (Phytogeography): North American

Uses and properties: Medicinal.

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Nanophanerophyte.

Habitats: Garden plants. Gardens.

Characteristics: A very branched bush that can reach up to 120 cm. in height. The leaves are more or less ovate and smell of mint. The stems are pilose and can have reddish colorations. The flowers, an intense red in colour are disposed opposite in elongated racemes that can grow to 20 cm.