Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 13: t. 1080 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314058
Common Names
- Stachys grandidentata
- Grandidentata Betony
- Grandidentata Woundwort
Synonyms
- Stachys albicaulis Bert. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Stachys closii Phil. [unknown]
- Stachys elliptica Poepp. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Stachys serrata Clos [unknown]
- Stachys toronjilcillo Phil. [unknown]
Description
Stachys grandidentata (also called Betony, Wood Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys grandidentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys grandidentata has white to pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys grandidentata is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with attractive, velvety, silver-green foliage and small, pink flowers in summer. It is easy to grow in average, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Stachys grandidentata
Stachys grandidentata can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Stachys grandidentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys grandidentata?
Stachys grandidentata
What is the common name of Stachys grandidentata?
Large-toothed Hedge Nettle
What is the growth habit of Stachys grandidentata?
Stachys grandidentata is an upright, spreading, perennial herb.
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,