Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corsica
ID:
314547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 124 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313879



Common Names

  • Stachys corsica
  • Corsican Betony
  • Corsican Woundwort


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Synonyms

  • Glechoma grandiflora DC. [unknown]

Description

Stachys corsica (also called Corsican Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands. It has a hairy stem, and its leaves are oval-shaped and toothed. It produces pink to purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys corsica is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachys corsica has white to pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys corsica is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Stachys corsica

Stachys corsica is native to Corsica and Sardinia.

Stachys corsica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys corsica?

Stachys corsica

What type of plant is Stachys corsica?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Stachys corsica?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height

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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