Salvia misella
Florida Keys Sage, Tropical Sage
Also known as: Salvia laterifolia Fernald +4 more
- Salvia laterifolia Fernald
- Salvia obscura Benth.
- Salvia occidentalis var. obscura (Benth.) M.Gómez
- Salvia privoides Benth.
- Salvia riparia Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Salvia misella (commonly known as Florida Keys sage or Tropical Sage) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Salvia is notably large, comprising more than 1050 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Burundi, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Mexican Pacific Is., New Caledonia, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland, Rwanda, Solomon Is., Zaïre