Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
315125

Status:
valid

Authors:
[Soland.]

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 255 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314457

Common Names

  • Dwarf Betony
  • Wood Betony
  • Common Betony

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Synonyms

  • Stachys bornmuelleri Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Stachys floribunda Montbret & Aucher [unknown]

Description

Stachys pumila (also called Dwarf Hedge Nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a hairy stem and oblong leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist habitats, such as meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys pumila is a perennial herb that is often used in gardens and landscapes as an ornamental plant. 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachys pumila 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys pumila 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 pumila

Stachys pumila can be found in Turkey and Greece.

Stachys pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys pumila?

Stachys pumila

What is the family of Stachys pumila?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Stachys pumila?

Dwarf 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,