Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Bhattacharjee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33: 294 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314136
Common Names
- Iraqensis Woundwort
- Iraqensis Hedge-nettle
- Iraqensis Betony
Description
Stachys iraqensis (also called Iraqi Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to 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 meadows, pastures, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys iraqensis 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 iraqensis has pink flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys iraqensis is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Stachys iraqensis
Stachys iraqensis can be found in Iraq and Iran.
Stachys iraqensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys iraqensis?
Stachys iraqensis
What is the family of Stachys iraqensis?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Stachys iraqensis?
Iraq hedge-nettle
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
R.Bhattacharjee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bhattacharjee' in the authors string.