Stachys matthewsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.P.Fleming, J.B.Nelson & J.F.Towns.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 9 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921743
Common Names
- Stachys matthewsii
- Matthewsii's Stachys
- Matthewsii Stachys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stachys matthewsii (also called 'Stachys', 'Stachys matthewsii', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas. It is common in the United States and Canada.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys matthewsii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys matthewsii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stachys matthewsii is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and potted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not soggy. Place the plant in a warm, sunny location and fertilize occasionally with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Stachys matthewsii
Stachys matthewsii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467347: Based on the initial data import
John F. Townsend: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Towns.' in the authors string.
John B. Nelson (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Nelson' in the authors string.
Gary P. Fleming (b.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Fleming' in the authors string.