Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iberica
ID:
314786

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 51 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314118



Common Names

  • Iberian Woundwort
  • Iberian Hedge-nettle
  • Iberian Betony


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Synonyms

  • Stachys iberica congesta (d'Urv.) K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Stachys iberica (also called Iberian Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 50 cm. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are pink-purple. It is found in meadows, pastures, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys iberica is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stachys iberica sub. iberica
Stachys iberica sub. stenostachya (Boiss.) Rech.f.
Stachys iberica var. densipilosa R.Bhattacharjee

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachys iberica has pink flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys iberica is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stachys iberica

Stachys iberica can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Stachys iberica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys iberica?

Stachys iberica

What is the family of Stachys iberica?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Stachys iberica?

Iberian hedge-nettle

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,