Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riederi
ID:
315178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 570 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314510



Common Names

  • Rieder's Betony
  • Rieder's Wood Betony
  • Rieder's Hedge Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Stachys aspera baicalensis (Fisch. ex Benth.) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Stachys palustris baicalensis (Fisch. ex Benth.) Turcz. [unknown]
  • Stachys palustris hispida (Pursh) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Stachys baicalensis angustifolia Honda [unknown]
  • Stachys baicalensis hispida (Ledeb.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Stachys japonica villosa Kudô [unknown]
  • Stachys riederi angustifolia (Honda) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Stachys riederi hispida (Ledeb.) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Stachys riederi (also called Rieder's Hedge Nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a hairy stem and ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist habitats, such as meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys riederi 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stachys riederi var. hispidula (Regel) H.Hara
Stachys riederi var. japonica (Miq.) H.Hara
Stachys riederi var. riederi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys riederi is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys riederi is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Stachys riederi

Stachys riederi can be found in Turkey and Greece.

Stachys riederi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys riederi?

Stachys riederi

What is the family of Stachys riederi?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Stachys riederi?

Rieder's Betony

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-195555: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.