Biology:Salvia dombeyi
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Short description: Species of plant
| Salvia dombeyi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Salvia |
| Species: | S. dombeyi
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| Binomial name | |
| Salvia dombeyi Epling
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| Synonyms | |
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Salvia longiflora Ruiz & Pavon | |
Salvia dombeyi, the giant Bolivian sage, is a tender perennial plant found at approximately 3000 m elevation in Peru, and is a popular subject for gardens. In cultivation, and with proper support, this vining sage can climb from 3–6 m. The heart-shaped dark green leaves have a long petiole with short hairs. The flowers are among the largest salvia flowers, typically at least 8 cm long—with a 4 cm currant-red calyx and a 9 cm scarlet corolla.[1]
This semi-evergreen plant has been given an H2 hardiness rating by the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK. It tolerates low temperatures, but not freezing. It prefers a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.[2]
References
- ↑ Clebsch, Betsy; Barner, Carol D. (2003). The New Book of Salvias. Timber Press. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-88192-560-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=NM0iwB8GrQYC&pg=PA110.
- ↑ "Salvia dombeyi". RHS. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/16327/Salvia-dombeyi/Details.
Wikidata ☰ Q7406780 entry
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