Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
314368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 2: 64 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313700



Common Names

  • Arenaria Hedge Nettle
  • Arenaria Woundwort
  • Arenaria Betony


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Synonyms

  • Stachys arenaria angustifolia (Sennen) Guarr. [unknown]
  • Stachys arenaria arenaria [unknown]
  • Stachys arenaria divaricatidens H.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Stachys diffusa Schweigg. [unknown]
  • Stachys hirta Georgi [unknown]
  • Stachys mollis Willd. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Stachys peduncularis Pau [unknown]
  • Stachys prostrata Lag. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Stachys pseudoarenaria Sennen [unknown]
  • Stachys pseudarenaria angustifolia Sennen [unknown]
  • Stachys purpurea Poir. [unknown]
  • Stachys rubra Donn [unknown]
  • Stachys scordifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Stachys scordioides Desf. [unknown]
  • Stachys arenaria maroccana Font Quer [unknown]

Description

Stachys arenaria (also called Sand 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 arenaria is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stachys arenaria sub. mollis (Willd. ex Benth.) Gómiz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys arenaria is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round in shape, and the seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys arenaria can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Stachys arenaria

Stachys arenaria is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Stachys arenaria FAQ

What is the common name of Stachys arenaria?

Sand hedge-nettle

What is the native range of Stachys arenaria?

Turkey

What is the scientific name of Stachys arenaria?

Stachys arenaria

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-194792: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.