Salvia plebeia
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Basic Information
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Genus: salvia
Plant ID (slug): salvia-plebeia
Numeric ID: 23886
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Salvia plebeia is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
Habitats
Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Condiment Leaves[105]. No more details are given. Flowers[105]. No more details are given. The seed is used as a condiment like mustard[2, 177].
Medicinal Uses
Astringent Diuretic Vermifuge The plant is astringent, diuretic and vermifuge[218]. A paste of the plant is applied to wounds between the toes caused by prolonged walking barefoot in muddy water[272]. The seeds are used in the treatment of diarrhoea, gonorrhoea, menorrhagia and haemorrhoids[240].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Salvia plebeia
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