Stachys obtusifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
MacOwan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1893: 13 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314323
Common Names
- Hedge Nettle
- Wood Betony
- Chinese Artichoke
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Stachys obtusifolia flanaganii Skan [unknown]
Description
Stachys obtusifolia (also called 'Oblong-leaved hedge-nettle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used medicinally for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachys obtusifolia is a white or pinkish spike with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stachys obtusifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Stachys obtusifolia
Stachys obtusifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Stachys obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys obtusifolia?
Stachys obtusifolia
What is the common name of Stachys obtusifolia?
Oblique Betony
What is the natural habitat of Stachys obtusifolia?
Dry, rocky slopes and meadows
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-195379: Based on the initial data import
Peter MacOwan (1830-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacOwan' in the authors string.