Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticoides
ID:
315389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 12. 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314721



Common Names

  • Urticate Betony
  • Wood Betony
  • Woundwort


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Description

Stachys urticoides (also called Nettle-leaved Hedge Nettle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys urticoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys urticoides is a small, white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys urticoides is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Stachys urticoides

Stachys urticoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

Stachys urticoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys urticoides?

Stachys urticoides

What is the common name of Stachys urticoides?

Nettleleaf Hedge Nettle

What is the habitat of Stachys urticoides?

Woodlands, thickets, and roadsides

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-195754: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.