Status:
valid
Authors:
Micevski
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Prilozi Oddel. Biol. Med. Nauki Makedonska Akad. Nauk. Umet. 13: 30 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557911
Common Names
- Babunensis Azalea
- Babun Azalea
- Babun Mountain Azalea
Description
Stachys babunensis (also called 'Baboon's Woundwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of around 30 cm. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers that appear in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys babunensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys babunensis has a flower that is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys babunensis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Stachys babunensis
Stachys babunensis is native to Ethiopia.
Stachys babunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys babunensis?
Stachys babunensis
What is the natural habitat of Stachys babunensis?
It is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
What are the common names of Stachys babunensis?
It is also known as Babun Azalea or Caucasian Azalea.
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,