Stachys caroliniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Nelson & D.A.Rayner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8: 431 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342887
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stachys caroliniana (also called Stachys caroliniana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It has large, woolly leaves with white and pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys caroliniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stachys caroliniana are white and have a yellow center, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and light brown in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stachys caroliniana is a perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Stachys caroliniana is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Stachys caroliniana
Stachys caroliniana is found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.
Stachys caroliniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys caroliniana?
Stachys caroliniana
What is the common name of Stachys caroliniana?
Carolina hedge-nettle
What is the natural habitat of Stachys caroliniana?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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
John B. Nelson (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Nelson' in the authors string.
Douglas A. Rayner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Rayner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148103-1: Based on the initial data import