PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / LAMIALES / LAMIACEAE / NEPENTOIDEAE / MENTHEAE / SALVIA / AURITA
Perennial herb with few to several stems from a subwoody base; stems ascending or straggling to 1.2 m long, pilose, usually with longish multicellular hairs, sometimes dense, or short and dense, gland-dotted and occasionally with capitate glandular hairs. Leaves petiolate, or the upper ones subsessile; blade simple to lyrate or runcinate, subcoriaceous, variable in shape from broadly ovate to ovate or oblong, 40-80 x 25-50 mm, suglabrous to fairly densely pilose, gland-dotted, apex obtuse to rounded, base truncate to auriculate, margin dentate or crenate, sometimes pinnatipartite or with distinct basal lobes (var. galpinii). Inflorescence of up to 15 verticils, the lower ones often widely spaced, denser above; verticils 6-8(-12)-flowered. Calyx pilose, tubular-campanulate, up to 10 mm long in fruit; upper lip with 3 acuminate teeth, the 2 outer teeth c. 2.5 mm long and the central tooth shorter, 1.5-2 mm long. Corolla pale blue, lilac, white or pinkish, 16-20 mm long; tube 10-15 mm long; upper lip straight, 2.5-3 mm long; lower lip up to 4 mm long. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 14. Salvia. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 79-102. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Perennial herb, 1.2 m long; base subwoody, ascending or straggling; pilose with multicellular hairs, gland-dotted. Leaves petiolate, upper ones subsessile; simple, lyrate or runcinate, broadly ovate to oblong, 40-80 x 25-50 mm, subcoriaceous, base truncate to auriculate, apex obtuse to rounded, margins dentate or crenate; subglabrous to pilose, gland-dotted. Inflorescence simple; verticillasters up to 15, each 6-8(-12)-flowered. Flowers pale blue, lilac, white or pinkish. Calyx pilose, tubular-campanulate, up to 10 mm long in fruit. Corolla: tube 10-15 mm long; lower lip up to 4 mm long. Flowering time Oct.-Apr. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Ngoepe, N. 2019. Lamiaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1125-1164. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Straggling, hairy perennial to 1 m. Leaves often lyrate-pinnatifid. Flowers in verticils, calyx hairy, corolla white, pinkish or mauve, 16-20 mm long. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Lamiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 601-604. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
On grassy slopes, stream banks and wooded places. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 14. Salvia. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 79-102. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Grassland, forest margins or understorey, alt. 5-1675 m; Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Dry Highveld Grassland, Drakensberg Grassland, Indigenous Forests, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Albany Thicket. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Ngoepe, N. 2019. Lamiaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1125-1164. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Stream banks and grasslands. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Lamiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 601-604. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Distributed from southern and south-eastern Cape through Transkei and Natal to the Soutpansberg in Transvaal. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 14. Salvia. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 79-102. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Mossel Bay to Mpumalanga. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Lamiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 601-604. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
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This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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LES
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Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
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Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| oogseerbossie | Afrikaans | Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Lamiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 601-604. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Lamiales
FAMILY Lamiaceae
SUBFAMILY Nepentoideae
TRIBE Mentheae
GENUS Salvia
SPECIES aurita
This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:
64 results for Salvia aurita L.f.
Year
Barcode: PRE0581786-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, B-E, 1226 | 1986-1-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Zuurberg National Park.
General notes: Sprawling soft herb with purple flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115707-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 9895 | 1957-3-1
South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; WOLKBERG; LOWER SLOPES OF WOLKBERG ROAD TO GEORGE VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0699927-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 11040 | 1972-11-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Gibraltar.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0137500-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 3081 | 2006-4-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Cliffs above the Umtata River, just outside Umtata, Transkei region of the Eastern Cape.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0766757-0 Collector(s) & number: Steenkamp, LP, 278 | 2006-2-28
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mpofu Game Reserve. Public road to Post Retief Conservancy 2 km from gate.
General notes: Forest understorey. Humus and clay. Moderate slope. Hairy dentate green leaves. Flowers clustering round 4 angled stems at end. Flowers small, lipped, slightly mauve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0861318-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 6610 | 2011-11-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Erf 282 Hoekwil, Wilderness Height, Wilderness.
General notes: FO21 Afrotemperate Forest. Exposure: partial shade to full sun. Slope: none. Erect perennial herb with pale mauve flowers. Locally common in fallow lands, forming clumps. Height: 45-60cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0722585-0 Collector(s) & number: Scott-Elliot, GF, 397 | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, BOSCHBERG; COMMON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115708-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, 1109 | 1961-2-2
South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; DUIWELSKLOOF; ABOVE WELTEVREDEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115731-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 6505 | 1971-2-16
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; TABANKULU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0590239-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 196 | 1910-10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTANI DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0891219-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2829 | 2012-2-9
South Africa, Limpopo, Songozwi area on road to Tshiendeulu.
General notes: Habitat: Afromontane-forest margins. Modifying factors: trampled. Land form: mountain. Land use: communal land. Moderate drainage. Slope: 15°. Reddish brown soil. Erect herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115709-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, TRV 23412 | 1922-1-
South Africa, Limpopo, LOUIS TRICHARDT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0765551-0 Collector(s) & number: von Staden, D, 18 | 2006-2-28
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mpofu Game Reserve. High plateau near gate to Retief Post.
General notes: Grassland adjoining forest. Moist/damp to well-drained. Steep slope. Pinkish-purple flowers. Square stems.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115716-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 3292 | 1948-1-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KEISKAMMAHOEK; CATA FOR. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115715-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 1288 | 1892-4-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOMGA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115711-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 196 | 1905-10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTANI DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1004428-0 Collector(s) & number: Baytopp, K, 015 | --
South Africa, Limpopo, Barrowdale Fram 385 KR Modimolle.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115710-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 7830 | 1909-4-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, EAST LONDON DIST.; FORT PATO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0805316-0 Collector(s) & number: Baard, JA, 37 | 1993--
South Africa, Western Cape, George-Knysna.
General notes: Plantasie (Denne). Plantegroeitipe: Inheemse bos. Pienk blomme, Mei-Junie.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115718-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 10649 | 1953-12-2
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY DIV.; GRAHAMSTOWN; BREAKFASTVLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115717-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 13689 | 1947-4-28
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP DIV.; COMBRINK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0581785-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, B-E, 1280 | 1986-1-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Zuurberg National Park.
General notes: Flowers purplish-pink. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0724271-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, A2740 | 1930-10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ENON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0035936-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 11409 | 1945-4-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Griffin's Hill.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0537120-0 Collector(s) & number: Giffen, MH, 1489 | 1943-4-29
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALICE; UNIV. OF FORT HARE; SANDILES KOP LOVERSWALK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0124077-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 444 | 1993-3-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Maclear, Farm Mount Hope, ca.35km North West of Ugie on main escarpment of Drakensberg.
General notes: Grassland, well drained sandy soil. Full sun, Western aspect, steep slope, grass grazed short - overgrazed; soil trampled. Herb 0.4m high, on edge of river. Flowers light purple. Aromatic. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115720-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 913 | 1902-4-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTANI DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115714-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 211 | 1908-5-
South Africa, Western Cape, TSITSIKAMA; KEURBOOMS RIVER; STINKHOUTKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0234628-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 8567 | 1954-3-25
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UMZIMKULU DIST.; 10 MI. S. OF UMZIMKULU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0110559-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 4706 | 1989-12-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nquabeni, Bhekamampondo Store.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0119890-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 639 | 1991-2-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ladysmith: Biggarsberg; Boschoek Military Area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115734-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 8164A | 1911-4-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN DIV.; GWATYN; JUNCTION FARM AND WOODVALE FOR.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0152378-0 Collector(s) & number: Grieve, KW, 2251 | 2016-12-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, East Griqualand. Kokstad district Mount Currie N R. [Nature Reserve].
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0140317-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 5183 | 2015-1-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Above the Pivaanspoort River, Utrecht.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115724-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 3707 | 1966-1-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, IMPENDLE DIST.; UPPER UMKOMAAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0854871-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 3293 | 2006-2-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mpofu Game Reserve. Grassland on Old Circular Route.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0811941-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 639 | 1991-2-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ladysmith: Biggarsberg; Boschoek Military Area.
General notes: Highland sourveld. Forest margins. Flowers pale mauve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115735-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 15708 | 1950-3-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, SOMERSET EAST; BOSCHBERG PLATEAU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115725-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 22046 | 1962-2-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UNDERBERG DIST.; 20 MI. S.S.W. OF UNDERBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115726-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 10050 | 1944-1-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Estcourt; Vechtlager
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115723-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 32034 | 1964-4-3
Eswatini, MBABANE; FORBES REEF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0055608-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, 3707 | 1966-1-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Upper Umkomaas.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115729-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 1213 | 1892-11-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOMGA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115733-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 8164 | 1911-4-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN DIV.; GWATYN; JUNCTION FARM AND WOODVALE FOR.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0547106-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, 2047 | 1943-5-2
South Africa, Eastern Cape, SEYMOUR; LILY BEND WOLF RIDGE IRON ROCK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0119882-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 22046 | 1962-2-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Underberg Dist; 20MI.S.S.W. of Underberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0139800-0 Collector(s) & number: Berruti, S, 440 | 2015-1-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Underberg. Hlogoma Mountain. Plot 56 dolerite boulders below summit.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0998887-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 5183 | 2015-1-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Utrecht. Above the Pivaanspoort River. Alt.: ±1550 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115727-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 11409 | 1945-4-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, WEENEN; GRIFFINS HILL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115728-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1956 | 1896-1-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115732-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 8041 | 1911-2-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GLEN GREY; NQEBANYA MT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0138021-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9920 | 2010-2-19
South Africa, Free State, Harrismith District. Platberg Nature Reserve. Harrismith Botanical Garden grounds ca. 4 km SE of Harrismith. 28°17'08.8" S 29°09'55.2" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0858996-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9920 | 2010-2-19
South Africa, Free State, Harrismith District. Platberg Nature Reserve. Harrismith Botanical Garden grounds ca. 4 km SE of Harrismith. 28°17'08.8" S 29°09'55.2" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0234629-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, D, 3089 | 1963-3-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, IMPENDLE DIST.; 8 MI. FROM IMPENDLE ON UNDERBERG RD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115752-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Walt, PT, 424 | 1968-12-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, SOMERSET EAST; BOSBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115722-0 Collector(s) & number: Pott-Leendertz, R, TRV 15113 | 1915-12-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, ERMELO; SPITSKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0115730-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 9248 | 1942-10-25
South Africa, Eastern Cape, STUTTERHEIM; KABAKU HILLS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0152379-0 Collector(s) & number: Grieve, KW, 2342 | 2017-2-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Greater Kokstad district municipality. Kokstad district Mount Currie N R. [Nature Reserve].
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0034397-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 10050 | 1944-1-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vechtlager, near Estcourt.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Lamiaceae Bredenkamp, CL; Ngoepe, NIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1125-1164
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Lamiaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 601-604
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1985
FLORA CHAPTER
Lamiaceae: 14. Salvia Codd, LEWIn: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa 28(4)79-102
Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria
No results found for Salvia aurita L.f.
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