Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
314353

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 813 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313685

Common Names

  • Annual Hedge Nettle
  • Annual Woundwort
  • Annual Betony

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Synonyms

  • Olisia annua Fourr. [unknown]
  • Prasium stachydium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Sideritis trinervia Gilib. [unknown]
  • Stachys betonica Crantz [unknown]
  • Betonica annua L. [unknown]
  • Stachys annua maxima K.Koch [unknown]
  • Betonica annua glabra L. [unknown]
  • Betonica annua hirsuta L. [unknown]
  • Stachys neglecta Klok. ex Kossko [unknown]

Description

Stachys annua (also called Annual Stachys, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys annua is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stachys annua sub. ammophila (Boiss. & Blanche) Sam.
Stachys annua sub. annua
Stachys annua sub. cilicica (Boiss.) R.Bhattacharjee
Stachys annua var. lycaonica R.Bhattacharjee

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys annua is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round in shape, and the seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys annua is an annual herb that grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Stachys annua

Stachys annua is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Stachys annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys annua?

Stachys annua

What is the common name of Stachys annua?

Annual Woundwort

What is the family of Stachys annua?

Lamiaceae

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