Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
315014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 175: 31 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314346



Common Names

  • Mountain Betony
  • Wood Betony
  • Common Betony


Searching for Stachys oreophila? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Stachys oreophila (also called 'Mountain 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 oreophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys oreophila 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.

Searching for Stachys oreophila? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys oreophila 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 oreophila

Stachys oreophila can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Stachys oreophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys oreophila?

Stachys oreophila

What is the common name of Stachys oreophila?

Mountain Betony

What is the natural habitat of Stachys oreophila?

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