Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
315222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Balansa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 20: 257 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314554

Common Names

  • Rock Hedge Nettle
  • Saxicola Betony
  • Saxicola Wood Betony

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Description

Stachys saxicola (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 saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stachys saxicola sub. maweana (Ball) Maire
Stachys saxicola sub. saxicola
Stachys saxicola sub. villosissima (Ball) Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys saxicola is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys saxicola is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking cuttings in summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stachys saxicola

Stachys saxicola is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a perennial herb with hairy stems and small, round leaves.

Stachys saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys saxicola?

Stachys saxicola

What type of plant is Stachys saxicola?

Herb

Where is Stachys saxicola native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-195595: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.