Salvia nilotica
Also known as: Horminum niloticum (Juss. ex Jacq.) Moench +5 more
- Horminum niloticum (Juss. ex Jacq.) Moench
- Salvia applanata Willd.
- Salvia hochstetteri Baker
- Salvia intermedia Schult.
- Salvia macrorrhiza Chiov.
- Salvia pungens Hochst. ex Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Salvia nilotica
Salvia nilotica is a herbaceous perennial within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
India