Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albens
ID:
314320

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 387 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313652



Common Names

  • Stachys albens
  • Albens Stachys
  • White Stachys


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Synonyms

  • Stachys albens juliensis Jeps. [unknown]
  • Stachys lanuginosa Greene [unknown]
  • Stachys malacophylla Greene [unknown]
  • Stachys pycnostachya Torr. [unknown]
  • Stachys velutina Greene [unknown]

Description

Stachys albens (also called White Stachys, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry savannahs and woodlands. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape, and the bark is grey-brown and scaly.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys albens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stachys albens are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys albens is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Stachys albens

Stachys albens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Stachys albens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys albens?

Stachys albens

What are the common names of Stachys albens?

White Stachys

What is the habitat of Stachys albens?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Stachys genus

Stachys acerosa, Stachys aculeolata, Stachys adulterina, Stachys aegyptiaca, Stachys aethiopica, Stachys affinis, Stachys agraria, Stachys ajugoides, Stachys albanica, Stachys albens, Stachys albicaulis, Stachys albiflora, Stachys albotomentosa, Stachys aleurites, Stachys alopecuros, Stachys alpigena, Stachys alpina, Stachys amanica, Stachys ambigua, Stachys anamurensis, Stachys andongensis, Stachys angustifolia, Stachys anisochila, Stachys annua, Stachys antalyensis, Stachys aperta, Stachys arabica, Stachys arachnoidea, Stachys araucana, Stachys arenaria, Stachys arenariiformis, Stachys argillicola, Stachys aristata, Stachys arrecta, Stachys arriagana, Stachys arvensis, Stachys aspera, Stachys asperata, Stachys atherocalyx, Stachys aucheri, Stachys aurea, Stachys bakeri, Stachys balansae, Stachys balensis, Stachys ballotiformis, Stachys bayburtensis, Stachys baytopiorum, Stachys beckeana, Stachys benthamiana, Stachys bergii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-194743: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.