Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
314857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Buhse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 12: 179 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314189

Common Names

  • Laxa Woundwort
  • Laxa Hedge-nettle
  • Laxa Betony

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Synonyms

  • Stachys demawendica Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Stachys laxa (also called Betony, Wood Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys laxa is a small, white, two-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys laxa 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 laxa

Stachys laxa can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Stachys laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys laxa?

Stachys laxa

What type of plant is Stachys laxa?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Stachys laxa native to?

Central and South America

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-195255: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.