Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
810963

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Pool

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 64 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810297



Common Names

  • Stachys riparia
  • Riparian Stachys
  • Riparia Stachys


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Description

Stachys riparia (also called Riverbank Stachys, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Argentina. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys riparia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys riparia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys riparia is a perennial native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Stachys riparia

Stachys riparia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Stachys riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys riparia?

Stachys riparia

What is the common name of Stachys riparia?

Riparian Stachys

What is the natural habitat of Stachys riparia?

Rivers

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-348551: Based on the initial data import
Amy Pool (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pool' in the authors string.