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Blood sage

Salvia coccinea

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The Blood sage (Salvia coccinea) is a species in the genus Salvia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain, Sweden), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Salvia coccinea (Blood sage)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mirto-coral

French sauge écarlate

Portuguese Sálvia-Coral

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blood sage?

The scientific name of Blood sage is Salvia coccinea. It belongs to the genus Salvia.

Where does Blood sage live?

Blood sage is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain, Sweden), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eswatini, Fiji.

What family does Blood sage belong to?

Blood sage (Salvia coccinea) belongs to the genus Salvia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

What kingdom does Blood sage belong to?

Blood sage (Salvia coccinea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Blood sage?

The closest relatives of Blood sage in the genus Salvia include Angrew's Sage, Anise-scented Sage, Annual Clary, Baby sage, Balkan Clary.