Biology:Salvia coccinea
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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. coccinea
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| Salvia coccinea Buc'hoz ex Etl.
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Salvia coccinea, the blood sage,[1] scarlet sage, Texas sage, or tropical sage,[2] is a herbaceous perennial in the family Lamiaceae that is widespread throughout the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America (Colombia, Peru, and Brazil).[2] At one time Brazil was considered to be where it originated, but its diploid chromosome count now points to Mexico as its place of origin.[3]
Taxonomy
Its specific epithet, coccinea, means "scarlet-dyed" (Latin), referring to the color of its flowers.[4]
Description
The plant reaches 2 to 4 ft (0.61 to 1.22 m) in height, with many branches, and a spread of about 2.5 ft (0.76 m). The hairy leaves, scalloped on the edges, are pea green, varying in size, all the way up to 3 in (7.6 cm) long and 2 in (5.1 cm) wide. Flower color and size is quite variable.[3] The naturalized variety is typically tubular, bright red, about 1.25 in (3.2 cm) long.[5] Flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and butterflies.[6]
Cultivation
Salvia coccinea is commonly grown as an annual species. It is cultivated in urban green areas as well as in private gardens around the world. It has a long flowering period, from the start of summer to the end of autumn.[7][failed verification] Cultivated varieties include orange-red, pink, salmon, red, white, and scarlet, as well as bi-colored varieties.[3] The plant can survive winter in USDA Hardiness Zones Zones 8–10.[8]
References
- ↑ "Salvia coccinea". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SACO5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 {{citation | mode = cs1 | title = Salvia coccinea | work = Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) | url = | publisher = [[Organization:Agricultural Research ServAgricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | access-date = 2009-12-15 }}
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Clebsch, Betsy; Barner, Carol D. (2003). The New Book of Salvias. Timber Press. pp. 82–84. ISBN 978-0-88192-560-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=NM0iwB8GrQYC&pg=PA82.
- ↑ Holloway, Joel Ellis; Neill, Amanda (2005). A Dictionary of Common Wildflowers of Texas & the Southern Great Plains. TCU Press. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-87565-309-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=agbm4S1eCQsC.
- ↑ Nelson, Gil (2005). East Gulf Coastal Plain Wildflowers. Globe Pequot. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-7627-2718-6.
- ↑ "#507 Salvia coccinea". Floridata. http://www.floridata.com/ref/S/salv_coc.cfm.
- ↑ Stratu, Anişoara; Costică, Naela (2015-10-01). "The Influence Of Zinc On Seed Germination And Growth In The First Ontogenetic Stages In The Species Cucumis Melo L.". Present Environment and Sustainable Development 9 (2): 215–228. doi:10.1515/pesd-2015-0038. ISSN 2284-7820.
- ↑ Fine Gardening: Salvia coccinea (Texas sage, Hummingbird sage)
External links
- Salvia coccinea in Native Plant Database at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Salvia coccinea information page at University of Florida Extension
- "Salvia coccinea - Species Details". University of South Florida. 2015-08-14. http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/plant.aspx?id=1043.
Wikidata ☰ Q1023573 entry
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