Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 209 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314242
Common Names
- Manantlan Hedge Nettle
- Manantlan Woundwort
- Manantlan's Hedge Nettle
Description
Stachys manantlanensis (also called 'Manantlán hedge-nettle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys manantlanensis 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
Flower: White or pinkish-white, tubular, 2-lipped. Seed: Small, black. Seedlings: Oval-shaped cotyledons, rounded at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys manantlanensis 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 manantlanensis
Stachys manantlanensis can be found in Mexico.
Stachys manantlanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys manantlanensis?
Stachys manantlanensis
What is the common name of Stachys manantlanensis?
Manantlan Betony
What is the natural habitat of Stachys manantlanensis?
Dry, rocky slopes and meadows
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,