Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaynak, Daşkın & Yılmaz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 341 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916420
Common Names
- Chinese Artichoke
- Stachys pseudobombycina
- Woolly Betony
Description
Stachys pseudobombycina (also called False Bombyx Stachys, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys pseudobombycina is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys pseudobombycina has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are held in a small, upright inflorescence. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys pseudobombycina is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Stachys pseudobombycina
Stachys pseudobombycina can be found in the temperate forests of China.
Stachys pseudobombycina FAQ
What is the common name of Stachys pseudobombycina?
Pseudobombycina Stachys
What is the natural habitat of Stachys pseudobombycina?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Stachys pseudobombycina?
10-15 cm
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
Gönöl Kaynak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaynak' in the authors string.
Ruziye Daşkın: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daşkın' in the authors string.