Salvia hispanica
Chia
Also known as: Kiosmina hispanica (L.) Raf. +6 more
- Kiosmina hispanica (L.) Raf.
- Salvia hispanica var. chionocalyx Fernald
- Salvia hispanica var. intonsa Fernald
- Salvia neohispanica Briq.
- Salvia prysmatica Cav.
- Salvia schiedeana Stapf
- Salvia tetragona Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Salvia hispanica (commonly known as Chia) is an annual within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Bahamas, Baleares, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Colombia, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, Germany, Great Britain, Honduras, Jawa, Madeira, Nicaragua, Sardegna, Spain, Texas, Venezuela