Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hydrophila
ID:
314778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 81 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314110

Common Names

  • Marsh Woundwort
  • Water Betony
  • Marsh Hedge-nettle

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Description

Stachys hydrophila (also called Water Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 50 cm. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are pink-purple. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys hydrophila is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachys hydrophila has pink flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys hydrophila is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stachys hydrophila

Stachys hydrophila can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Stachys hydrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys hydrophila?

Stachys hydrophila

What is the family of Stachys hydrophila?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Stachys hydrophila?

Water betony

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,

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