Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuros
ID:
314332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 531 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313664



Common Names

  • Alopecurus Hedge Nettle
  • Woolly Hedge Nettle
  • Wood Hedge Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Stachys alopecuros alopecuros [unknown]
  • Stachys alopecuros godronii (Rouy) Merxm. [unknown]
  • Stachys godronii Rouy [unknown]
  • Stachys jacquinii Fritsch [unknown]
  • Stachys javorkae Pénzes [unknown]
  • Betonica alopecuros godronii (Rouy) M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Betonica alpina Mill. [unknown]
  • Betonica flava St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Betonica jacquinii Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Betonica jacquinii albanica Kümmerle & Jáv. [unknown]
  • Betonica lutea Lam. [unknown]
  • Betonica orphanidea Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Betonica alopecuros jacquinii (Gren. & Godr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Betonica alopecuros jacquinii (Gren. & Godr.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Stachys alopecuros jacquinii (Gren. & Godr.) Vollm. [unknown]

Description

Stachys alopecuros (also called Foxtail Stachys, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stachys alopecuros sub. divulsa (Ten.) Grande

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stachys alopecuros 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 alopecuros 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 alopecuros

Stachys alopecuros can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Stachys alopecuros FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys alopecuros?

Stachys alopecuros

What are the common names of Stachys alopecuros?

Fox-tail Stachys

What is the habitat of Stachys alopecuros?

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,