Salvia reflexa

PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / LAMIALES / LAMIACEAE / NEPENTOIDEAE / MENTHEAE / SALVIA / REFLEXA

Salvia reflexa Hornem.

Naturalised Invasive

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Morphological description

Annual erect free-flowering herb 0.5-0.75 m tall; stems usually solitary, branched above, greyish tomentose, glabrescent. Leaves shortly petiolate; blade lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, 30-60 x 5-8 mm, grey-green, soft, subglabrous above, tomentulose and gland-dotted beneath, apex obtuse, base attenuate, margin subentire to remotely and shallowly toothed. Inflorescence lax, of several to many 2(-3)-flowered verticils. Calyx deeply bilabiate, minutely hispidulous, ribbed, enlarging to 6 mm long in fruit; upper lip entire. Corolla blue, 5-6 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]

Annual, erect herb, 0.50-0.75 m high; stems usually solitary, branched above; greyish tomentose, glabrescent. Leaves shortly petiolate, lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, 30-60 x 5-8 mm, base attenuate, apex obtuse, margins Sub-Entire to remotely and shallowly toothed; subglabrous above, tomentulose and gland-dotted beneath. Inflorescence lax, of several to many verticillasters, each 2- or 3-flowered. Flowers blue. Calyx deeply bilabiate, minutely hispidulous, ribbed, enlarging to 6 mm long in fruit; upper lip entire. Corolla 5-6 mm long. Flowering time Jan.-Mar.?. 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]

Annual herb, 0.50-0.75 m high. Stems erect, glabrous. Leaves spreading or reflexed; blade narrowly ovate to linear-ovate, 30-60 x 5-10 mm, margins entire and irregularly serrate. Flowers: inflorescence spike-like, upper lip of calyx entire, consisting of a single, ovate tooth, ribbed, enlarging to 6 mm long in fruit; corolla up to 8 mm long, blue; Dec.-Mar. From: Meyer, J; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Lamiaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 596-613. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

A weed of waste 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]

Weed of waste places, alt. 5492100 m; origin USA and Mexico; Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Savanna. 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]

Dry Grassland; Mesic Grassland. Weed of waste places. From: Meyer, J; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Lamiaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 596-613. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

First recorded from Pretoria and Krugersdorp in 1971, since collected from several localities in the Witwatersrand and Rustenburg areas, suggesting that it is already widely distributed; also common around Roma, Lesotho, where it has been seen for several years. Indigenous in the United States and Mexico and also introduced into tropical Africa. 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]

Native to North America. From: Meyer, J; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Lamiaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 596-613. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

December to March

Altitude

549 to 2100 m

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Residence status

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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Names and Sources

Accepted name

Salvia reflexa Hornem.

Synonym(s)

Common name	Language	Reference/barcode	Published as
mint weed	English	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.
mintweed	English	Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria.

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Lamiales

FAMILY Lamiaceae

SUBFAMILY Nepentoideae

TRIBE Mentheae

GENUS Salvia

SPECIES reflexa

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eastern cape, south africa (2)

free state (3)

free state, south africa (4)

gauteng (1)

gauteng, south africa (11)

kwazulu-natal, south africa (3)

limpopo (1)

limpopo, south africa (3)

mpumalanga (1)

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north west, south africa (5)

transvaal, south africa (4)

NULL, lesotho (2)

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0806482-0 Collector(s) & number: Heymann, MZ, 85 | 1994-2-22

South Africa, Transvaal, Brits District: S of Hartebeespoort Dam; Farm Haddedah Boerdery; SE slopes of hills above homestead.

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Barcode: PRE0732853-0 Collector(s) & number: van Biljon, J, s.n. | 1981-12-15

South Africa, Transvaal, DELMAS; IN MEALIE LAND

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Barcode: PRE0786989-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rooyen, LD, 16 | 1993-3-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umvoti; Ou Kraal.

General notes: Bosveld. Sand. Aspect: S. Versteurde plekke (ou krale). Kruid .3 m hoog. Volop. Blou bloeiwyse.

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Barcode: PRE0854246-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9537 | 2003-2-10

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria District; ± 32 km E of Pretoria, Farm Mooiplaats.

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Barcode: PRE0651437-0 Collector(s) & number: Balsinhas, AA, 3622 | 1983-3-24

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.

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Barcode: PRE0572357-0 Collector(s) & number: Immelman, KL, 97/coll/68 | 1997-5-13

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria: Roodeplaat: Range and Forage Institute, vlei area behind Slangpark.

General notes: Small herb ± 0,2 m high. Flowers pale blue with dark purple anthers, opposite on stem. Seeds oval, large, pale yellow-brown. Strong rank herbal smell. Re-collected 17/9/97 (68a) behind Genebank Nursery.

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Barcode: PRE0681841-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillipson, PB, 1361 | 1986-3-27

Lesotho, BUSHMEN'S PASS.; W SIDE OF PASS.

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Barcode: PRE0116869-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 1718 | 1971-12-27

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; LES MARAIS; ERF 33

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Barcode: PRE0769685-0 Collector(s) & number: Masombuka, AS, 402 | 2005-1-20

South Africa, Limpopo, Lulu Mountains. Tamakgoshi village. 24°43'20.5"S 30°03'30.3"E.

General notes: Slope: gentle.

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Barcode: PRE0841942-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, 924 | 2005-2-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hadebe, Kwa-nyezi.

General notes: Cutting. Tribal area. Soil whitish brown. Erect herb.

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Barcode: PRE0860041-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurzweg, S, K1031 | 2009-5-1

South Africa, North West, Rustenburg. Impala Bafokeng Mine. Natural veld along road.

General notes: Turf thornveld. Slope: gentle. Voucher for flora of the Western Central Bushveld Bioregion.

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Barcode: PRE0641452-0 Collector(s) & number: Agric. Coll. Glen, 1874 | 1983--

South Africa, Free State, BRANDFORT DISTR.

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Barcode: PRE0544526-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 6509 | 1976-2-16

Lesotho, ROMA; IN VILLAGE

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Barcode: PRE0749096-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, NP, 854 | 1990-2-10

South Africa, Transvaal, BRITS; BEESTEKRAAL GAME RES; C 45 KM N OF BRITS

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Barcode: PRE0579311-0 Collector(s) & number: Kroon, NV, 15573 | 1997-12-2

South Africa, Free State, Wonderwater Sect. 9. Undeveloped Vaal River bank and area of wetland/marshland.

General notes: Localised, dense colony in seasonally wet clayey sand. Erect annual or weak perennial herb. Soft leaves, pale blue flowers, stems ribbed. Aromatic, mint-like.

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Barcode: PRE0681888-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillipson, PB, 1356 | 1986-3-22

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALICE AREA.; GQUMAHASHE, ALONG ROADSIDE OF 'OLD HOGS - BACK ROAD'

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Barcode: PRE0534849-0 Collector(s) & number: Cole, MM, 12 | 1978-3-15

South Africa, North West, MIDDELLAAGTE

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Barcode: PRE0890907-0 Collector(s) & number: Bekker, D, DB00079 | 2002-2-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 5 km uit Estcourt op Colenso pad. (Hecate Game).

General notes: Slope: gentle. Purple flower and aroma.

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Barcode: PRE0724198-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 37676 | 1958-1-3

South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG; HILLBROW; GARDEN ESCAPE

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Barcode: PRE0822778-0 Collector(s) & number: Fabian, A, 1130 | 1988-1-23

South Africa, North West, Pilanesberg Reserve: Kwa Maritane. Dam.

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Barcode: PRE0704085-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4320A | 1986-12-9

South Africa, North West, POTCHEFSTROOM AREA; JUST OUTSIDE POTCHEFSTROOM TO VILJOENS- KROON ON ROAD

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Barcode: PRE0732852-0 Collector(s) & number: Jenkins, E, s.n. | 1981-3-15

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; ASHLEY GARDENS; AT RUBBISH DUMP AT ROADSIDE

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Barcode: PRE0769702-0 Collector(s) & number: Masombuka, AS, 378 | 2005-1-20

South Africa, Limpopo, Lulu Mountains. Tamakgoshi village second forest patch.

General notes: Grassland, forest. Slope: none.

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Barcode: PRE0788256-0 Collector(s) & number: de Lange, FA, FA 1084 | 1992-3-24

South Africa, Free State, Ficksburg; Plaas Moolmanshoek.

General notes: Toe Struikveld. Sand grond. Oop son. N - helling. Kruid 30 cm hoog. Blou blommetjies. Ex Nasionale Museum Bloemfontein 10853

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Barcode: PRE0358306-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 35749 | 1971-2-6

South Africa, Gauteng, KRUGERSDORP DIST.; STERKFONTEIN CAVES AND ZWARTKRANS 67 (ISAAC STEGMAN NAT RES)

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Barcode: PRE0572356-0 Collector(s) & number: Immelman, KL, 97/coll/68A | 1997-9-17

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria: Roodeplaat: Range and Forage Institute, behind Nursery.

General notes: Small herb ± 0,2 m high. Flowers pale blue with dark purple anthers, opposite on stem. Seeds oval, large, pale yellow-brown. Strong rank herbal smell. Cf. also 97/coll/68

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Barcode: PRE0797896-0 Collector(s) & number: Makgakga, MC, 79 | 1994-2-22

South Africa, Transvaal, Brits District; Hennops River, S of Hartebeespoort Dam; Hadeda Farm east of Hennops River Primary School across a small low-water bridge.

General notes: Open grassland. Loam mix sandy, stony soil. Well-drained. Full sun. Moderate slope. Biotic effect: Undisturbed. Plant height: 0.43 m. A slender erect herb with opposite bicolour leaves: (light green underneath with hairs and dark green over the top). Stem multi-sided. Inflorescence apical. Fruits green.

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Barcode: PRE0559028-0 Collector(s) & number: Garnett, D, 57937 | 1972--

South Africa, Limpopo, CHROMITE; N. OF CHROMITE

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Barcode: PRE0739898-0 Collector(s) & number: Kroon, NV, 16157 | 2000-2-16

South Africa, Free State, Sasol Game Park, Wilgefontein 431, W of Sasolburg, N boundary R59, Parys/Sasolburg Rd.

General notes: Scattered plants on edge of ground road. Erect herb. Strongly aromatic. Height about 50 cm. Small pale blue flowers.

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Barcode: PRE0537026-0 Collector(s) & number: Cole, MM, 11 | 1978-3-14

South Africa, North West, MIDDELLAAGTE

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Barcode: PRE0824817-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 8901 | 1997-1-13

South Africa, Eastern Cape, 15 km from Dordrecht on road to Queenstown. 31°29'883"S 26°59'315"E.

General notes: Grassland. Rocky outcrop. Moderate slope. Heavily grazed. Robust, erect, aromatic herb, much-branched at the top. Flowers tubular, blue, in terminal verticils.

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