Salvia coccinea Juss. ex Murray
A quite variable, tender or Half-hardy herbaceous plant with cordate or ovate, toothed leaves, hairy beneath, and deep scarlet flowers. To 60cm. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A very beautiful and most desirable stove plant, having very richly coloured blossoms, which continue long in perfection. It is a native of south America, and was first described by Jacquin.’ [BM t.2864/1828 as S. pseudo-coccinea]. Introduced to Britain in 1772. [JD]. Sometimes confused with Salvia splendens which is taller with different leaves.
History at Camden Park
Requested from J. Abbott of Hobart on 16th June 1846, the only record I have seen but it is likely that it was received. [MP A2933-2, p.159].
Notes
Published Feb 09, 2009 - 04:33 PM | Last updated Mar 22, 2010 - 04:30 PM
Salvia coccinea Juss. ex Murray | BM t.2864/1828 | BHL
| Family | Lamiaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Central and South America |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Salvia coccinea |
| Confidence level | high |