Genus Salvia
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A member of the Lamiaceae family, the genus Salvia is an exceptionally large group comprising 1,214 taxa. It is widespread across Europe, and is also natively found in North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 1,214 taxa (1,062 base species, 152 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (392), Temperate Asia (378), North America (373)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (388), Temperate (302), Seasonally Dry Tropical (228)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (526), Herbaceous Perennials (303), Annuals & Biennials (66), Trees (7)
1,218 taxa found