Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
314391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 5 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313723

Common Names

  • Aspera Hedge Nettle
  • Aspera Woundwort
  • Aspera Betony

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Synonyms

  • Stachys ambigua Britton [unknown]
  • Stachys aspera glabrata Benth. [unknown]
  • Stachys aspera tenuiflora Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Stachys grayana House [unknown]
  • Stachys hyssopifolia ambigua A.Gray [unknown]
  • Stachys palustris aspera (Michx.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Stachys palustris aspera (Mich.) Derv.-Sok. [deprecated]
  • Stachys palustris aspera (Mich.) Derv.-Sok. [unknown]

Description

Stachys aspera (also called Rough Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys aspera 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys aspera 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 aspera can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Stachys aspera

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

Stachys aspera FAQ

What is the common name of Stachys aspera?

Rough hedge-nettle

What is the native range of Stachys aspera?

Turkey

What is the scientific name of Stachys aspera?

Stachys aspera

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-194813: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.