Stachytarpheta tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1555114
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Cardoso & Salimena
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 400: 274 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034624
Common Names
- Stachytarpheta tomentosa
- Tomentosa Stachytarpheta
- Stachytarpheta Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stachytarpheta tomentosa (also called Hairy Stachytarpheta, among many other common names) is an annual herb with hairy stems and small purple flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stachytarpheta tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachytarpheta tomentosa is blue and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Stachytarpheta tomentosa can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Stachytarpheta tomentosa
Stachytarpheta tomentosa can be found in the tropical rainforest of South America.
Stachytarpheta tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachytarpheta tomentosa?
Stachytarpheta tomentosa
What is the common name of Stachytarpheta tomentosa?
Hairy Stachytarpheta
What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta tomentosa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Stachytarpheta genus
Stachytarpheta abortiva, Stachytarpheta acuminata, Stachytarpheta adulterina, Stachytarpheta ajugifolia, Stachytarpheta albiflora, Stachytarpheta almasensis, Stachytarpheta amplexicaulis, Stachytarpheta andersonii, Stachytarpheta angolensis, Stachytarpheta bicolor, Stachytarpheta boldinghii, Stachytarpheta brasiliensis, Stachytarpheta cajamarcensis, Stachytarpheta calderonii, Stachytarpheta candida, Stachytarpheta canescens, Stachytarpheta cayennensis, Stachytarpheta cearensis, Stachytarpheta coccinea, Stachytarpheta commutata, Stachytarpheta confertifolia, Stachytarpheta crassifolia, Stachytarpheta debilis, Stachytarpheta diamantinensis, Stachytarpheta discolor, Stachytarpheta elegans, Stachytarpheta frantzii, Stachytarpheta friedrichsthalii, Stachytarpheta froesii, Stachytarpheta fruticosa, Stachytarpheta gesnerioides, Stachytarpheta glabra, Stachytarpheta glauca, Stachytarpheta gracilis, Stachytarpheta hassleri, Stachytarpheta hintonii, Stachytarpheta hirsutissima, Stachytarpheta hispida, Stachytarpheta hybrida, Stachytarpheta indica, Stachytarpheta integrifolia, Stachytarpheta intercedens, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Stachytarpheta lacunosa, Stachytarpheta lanata, Stachytarpheta linearis, Stachytarpheta longiflora, Stachytarpheta longespicata, Stachytarpheta lopez-palacii, Stachytarpheta luisana,
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77196952-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].