Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mayorii
ID:
314921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Neuchatel. Sc. Nat. v. 402 (1913).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314253

Common Names

  • Mayor's Hedge Nettle
  • Mayor's Woundwort
  • Mayorii Hedge Nettle

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Description

Stachys mayorii (also called Mayor's Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a height of up to 1 m, and its leaves are usually ovate-lanceolate. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys mayorii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys mayorii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stachys mayorii

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

Stachys mayorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys mayorii?

Stachys mayorii

What is the common name of Stachys mayorii?

Mayor's Betony

What is the natural habitat of Stachys mayorii?

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,

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