Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectiuscula
ID:
314634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 315 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313966

Common Names

  • Erectiuscula Hedge Nettle
  • Erectiuscula Woundwort
  • Erectiuscula Wood Betony

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Synonyms

  • Stachys erectiuscula natalensis Skan [unknown]

Description

Stachys erectiuscula (also called Erect Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 25 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink and white in color. It can be found growing in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys erectiuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Stachys erectiuscula is a white to pinkish-purple, tubular, two-lipped flower, with a hairy calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys erectiuscula is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some protection from wind.

Where to Find Stachys erectiuscula

Stachys erectiuscula is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Stachys erectiuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys erectiuscula?

Stachys erectiuscula

What is the common name of Stachys erectiuscula?

Erect Hedge Nettle

What is the growth habit of Stachys erectiuscula?

Stachys erectiuscula is an upright, spreading, perennial herb.

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,