Salvia farinacea
Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealy Sage, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the arid landscapes of the Southwestern United States. Characterized by its distinctive farinaceous, or powdery, foliage and vibrant purple blooms, this hardy plant thrives in rocky soils, offering significant ecological value and ornamental beauty.
- Scientific name: Salvia farinacea
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Salvia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salvia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of the world. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. Its presence extends to the North-Central United States, specifically in the state of Oklahoma. In the Northeastern United States, the species is documented in both Connecticut and Ohio. Finally, its range reaches the South-Central United States, where it is located in New Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |