Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 685 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314688
Common Names
- Thirke's Betony
- Thirkei Betony
- Thirkei Wood Betony
Synonyms
- Stachys janiana Ces., Pass. & Gibelli [unknown]
- Stachys thirkei condensata Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Stachys thirkei (also called Thirke's Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys thirkei 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 flower of Stachys thirkei is a small, white or pinkish-white, 2-lipped, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, round, dark green leaves with white veins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys thirkei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Stachys thirkei
Stachys thirkei is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, meadows, and roadsides.
Stachys thirkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys thirkei?
Stachys thirkei
What is the common name of Stachys thirkei?
Thirke's Betony
What is the natural habitat of Stachys thirkei?
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,