Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bombycina
ID:
314452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 79 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313784



Common Names

  • Stachys bombycina
  • Silky Hedge Nettle
  • Silky Woundwort


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Description

Stachys bombycina (also called Silky Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a square stem and opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves with toothed margins. The flowers are small and white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys bombycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys bombycina is a white to pinkish-purple, tubular flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys bombycina is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Stachys bombycina

Stachys bombycina is native to Europe and North Africa.

Stachys bombycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys bombycina?

Stachys bombycina

What is the common name of Stachys bombycina?

Silky Woundwort

What is the family of Stachys bombycina?

Lamiaceae

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,

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