salvia gesneriflora (sometimes spelled salvia gesneriiflora) is a herbaceous perennial or subshrub native to mountainous provinces of the sierra madre oriental in mexico, growing at 7,500–10,000 ft elevation. it was named for gesneria-like flower. the genus "gesneria" is named in honor of 15th-century swiss botanist conrad gessner. the long tubular flowers of this salvia resemble "gesneria" flowers. it is a popular ornamental plant.