Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 581 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313885
Common Names
- Cretan Hedge Nettle
- Cretan Woundwort
- Cretan Wood Betony
Synonyms
- Eriostomum creticum Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
Description
Stachys cretica (also called Cretan Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands. It has a hairy stem, and its leaves are oval-shaped and toothed. It produces pink to purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys cretica is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stachys cretica sub. bulgarica Rech.f.
Stachys cretica sub. cassia (Boiss.) Rech.f.
Stachys cretica sub. cretica
Stachys cretica sub. garana (Boiss.) Rech.f.
Stachys cretica sub. mersinaea (Boiss.) Rech.f.
Stachys cretica sub. salviifolia (Ten.) Rech.f.
Stachys cretica sub. kutahyensis Akçiçek
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys cretica has white to pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys cretica is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Stachys cretica
Stachys cretica is native to Crete and other Greek islands.
Stachys cretica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys cretica?
Stachys cretica
What type of plant is Stachys cretica?
Herb
What is the growth habit of Stachys cretica?
It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height
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,