Salvia aurea
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| Species: | S. africana-lutea
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Salvia aurea | |
Salvia africana-lutea is a shrubby evergreen perennial native to coastal sand dunes and hills on the coast of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. It has numerous woody stems growing to more than 1 m in height and width, with sparse grey-green leaves. The flowers start out as a bright yellow, but turn into a rusty color, with the dark rusty-colored calyx persisting long after fruiting begins.[1]
medicinal Use
analgesic and antipyretic[2]
Notes
- ^ Clebsch, Betsy (2003). The New Book of Salvias. Timber Press. p. 28. ISBN 9780881925609.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Analgesic and antipyretic effects of Dodonaea angustifolia and Salvia africana-lutea Amabeoku G.J., Eagles P., Scott G., Mayeng I., Springfield E. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2001 75:2-3 (117-124)
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