Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 139 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314425
Common Names
- Downy Betony
- Wood Betony
- Common Betony
Synonyms
- Stachys recta plumosa (Griseb.) Nyman [unknown]
Description
Stachys plumosa (also called Stachys byzantina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Europe. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys plumosa is a perennial herb that is often used in gardens and landscapes as a ground cover. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stachys plumosa sub. freynii (Hausskn.) Hayek
Stachys plumosa sub. plumosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys plumosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and green leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys plumosa is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Stachys plumosa
Stachys plumosa can be found in Turkey and Greece.
Stachys plumosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys plumosa?
Stachys plumosa
What is the family of Stachys plumosa?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Stachys plumosa?
Plumose Betony
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,