Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 64 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314317
Common Names
- Oblong-Leaved Hedge Nettle
- Oblong-Leaved Woundwort
- Oblongifolia Hedge Nettle
Synonyms
- Stachys palustris imaii (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]
Description
Stachys oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved 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 oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used medicinally for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stachys oblongifolia var. leptopoda (Hayata) C.Y.Wu
Stachys oblongifolia var. oblongifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachys oblongifolia is a white or pinkish spike with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys oblongifolia is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. It should be pruned after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Stachys oblongifolia
Stachys oblongifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Stachys oblongifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys oblongifolia?
Stachys oblongifolia
What is the common name of Stachys oblongifolia?
Oblong-leaved Betony
What is the natural habitat of Stachys oblongifolia?
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,