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Medicinal

In traditional herbal medicine: Salvia aurea makes an excellent tea for coughs, colds, bronchitis and 'female' ailments.
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Nomenclature

Syn. = Salvia africana-lutea

Geographical distribution

  • Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces

Salvia aurea L.

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Salvia
Species: aurea L.
Common names: Golden Sage
Distribution summary: Temperate South Africa
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N), Southern Hemisphere (K), Plants in pots (POT)
Flowering months: June, July
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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