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Salvia Leptophylla
''Salvia reptans'' is a widely distributed herbaceous perennial native to the mountains of the Trans-Pecos in Texas, and in Mexico and Guatemala. It typically grows in dry stream beds and gravelly soils. It was introduced into horticulture in the 19th century and was previously known by the Synonym (taxonomy), synonyms ''Salvia angustifolia'' and ''Salvia leptophylla'', both of which refer to the slender leaves. The specific epithet ''reptans'' refers to the plant's creeping habit. The form of ''Salvia reptans'' commonly grown in gardens is unusual in that it produces numerous lax or decumbent stems. The other form, which is native to western Texas, grows upright to 3 feet in height. The variety ''S. reptans'' var. ''glabra'' also grows wild in Texas. In horticulture, ''Salvia reptans'' reaches 3 feet wide or more with abundant thin, black stems. The stems can make a groundcover. The narrow mistletoe-green leaves are sparse. The 0.5 inch flowers have blue corollas in dark cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolaus Joseph Von Jacquin
Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin (16 February 172726 October 1817) was a scientist who studied medicine, chemistry and botany. Biography Born in Leiden in the Netherlands, he studied medicine at Leiden University, then moved first to Paris and afterward to Vienna. In 1752, he studied under Gerard van Swieten in Vienna. Between 1755 and 1759, Jacquin was sent to the West Indies, Central America, Venezuela and New Granada by Francis I to collect plants for the Schönbrunn Palace, and amassed a large collection of animal, plant and mineral samples. In 1797, Alexander von Humboldt profited from studying these collections and conversing with Jacquin in preparation of his own journey to the Americas. In 1763, Jacquin became professor of chemistry and mineralogy at the Bergakademie Schemnitz (now Banská Štiavnica in Slovakia). In 1768, he was appointed Professor of Botany and Chemistry and became director of the botanical gardens of the University of Vienna. For his work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
