
Lamiaceae FAMILY
Salvia africana
Salvia africana
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Salvia africana is a much-branched, aromatic, evergreen shrub growing up to 2 metres tall[ 295 Title PlantZAfrica.com Publication Author Website http://www.plantzafrica.com Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens, and is also sometimes grown in the garden as a medicinal herb.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeSouthern Africa - S. Africa (Cape Provinces)
HabitatSandy slopes and flats[ 295 Title PlantZAfrica.com Publication Author Website http://www.plantzafrica.com Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants. ].