Salvia splendens is a flowering plant belong to family Lamiaceae that native to Brazil. It is introduced to Sri Lanka as a ornamental plant and well growth in high altitude regions hence the plant seen on public parks in hill country areas. The plant has developed in many cultivars in various colors and this pictures display the Scarlet Sage 'Sizzler' taken at Public Garden in Nuwara Eliya.
| Common Classification | |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Scarlet Sage |
| Scientific Name | Salvia splendens |
| Sinhala Name | Salvia |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia. |
| Species | S. splendens |
| Synonym | Salvia issanchou, Salvia brasiliensis |
| Ecology | |
| Category | Ornamental |
| Growth Habit | Small-Tree |
| Duration | Annual |
| Origin | Introduced |
| Status | Cultivate |
| Property | |
| Culinary / Edible | No |
| Use as Herb | No |
| Other Use | No |
| Poisoned / Toxin | No |
| Identification | |
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