Stachys schimperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vatke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 330 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314565
Common Names
- Schimper's Betony
- Schimper's Wood Betony
- Schimper's Hedge Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stachys schimperi (also called Stachys byzantina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Europe. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys schimperi 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 flowers of Stachys schimperi are white to pinkish-purple in color and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stachys schimperi 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 schimperi
Stachys schimperi is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia. It is a perennial herb with small, oval leaves and white flowers.
Stachys schimperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys schimperi?
Stachys schimperi
What is the common name of Stachys schimperi?
Schimper's Betony
What is the natural habitat of Stachys schimperi?
It is native to the mountains of central and southern 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-195608: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.