Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
314747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 80: 18 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314079

Common Names

  • Stachys herrerae
  • Herrerae Betony
  • Herrerae Woundwort

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Description

Stachys herrerae (also called Herrera's Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are pink-purple. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys herrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachys herrerae has white to pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys herrerae is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with attractive, velvety, silver-green foliage and small, pink flowers in summer. It is easy to grow in average, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stachys herrerae

Stachys herrerae can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Stachys herrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys herrerae?

Stachys herrerae

What is the common name of Stachys herrerae?

Herrera's Hedge Nettle

What is the growth habit of Stachys herrerae?

Stachys herrerae 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-195147: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.