Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sivasica
ID:
315282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan & Yıldız

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 449 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314614



Common Names

  • Sivasica Betony
  • Sivasica Wood Betony
  • Sivasica Hedge Nettle


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Description

Stachys sivasica (also called 'Sivas Betony', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys sivasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stachys sivasica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys sivasica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Stachys sivasica

Stachys sivasica is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia. It is a perennial herb with small, oval leaves and pinkish-purple flowers.

Stachys sivasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys sivasica?

Stachys sivasica

What is the common name of Stachys sivasica?

Sivas Betony

What is the natural habitat of Stachys sivasica?

Woodlands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-195654: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Beyram Yıldız (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yıldız' in the authors string.