Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 303 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314538
Common Names
- Rugose Betony
- Rugose Wood Betony
- Rugose Hedge Nettle
Synonyms
- Sideritis pallida Thunb. [unknown]
- Stachys crenulata Briq. [unknown]
- Stachys deserti Benth. [unknown]
- Stachys jugalis Burch. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Stachys multiflora Benth. [unknown]
- Stachys rugosa longiflora Benth. [unknown]
Description
Stachys rugosa (also called Rough 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 rugosa 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 rugosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys rugosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking cuttings in summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Stachys rugosa
Stachys rugosa is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a perennial herb with hairy stems and small, round leaves.
Stachys rugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys rugosa?
Stachys rugosa
What type of plant is Stachys rugosa?
Herb
Where is Stachys rugosa native to?
Central and Eastern Europe
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,