Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuntzei
ID:
314833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 262 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314165



Common Names

  • Kuntzei Woundwort
  • Kuntzei Hedge-nettle
  • Kuntzei Betony


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Synonyms

  • Stachys petrogenes Briq. [unknown]

Description

Stachys kuntzei (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 kuntzei 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys kuntzei is a small, white, two-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys kuntzei 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 kuntzei

Stachys kuntzei can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Stachys kuntzei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys kuntzei?

Stachys kuntzei

What is the family of Stachys kuntzei?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Stachys kuntzei?

Kuntze's 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,