Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serbica
ID:
315244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pančić

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serbiae : 564 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314576

Common Names

  • Serbian Betony
  • Serbian Wood Betony
  • Serbian Hedge Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Koevia serbica (Pančić) Krestovsk. [unknown]

Description

Stachys serbica (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 serbica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used medicinally for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stachys serbica are white to pinkish-purple in color and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys serbica 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 serbica

Stachys serbica is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia. It is a perennial herb with small, oval leaves and pinkish-purple flowers.

Stachys serbica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys serbica?

Stachys serbica

What is the common name of Stachys serbica?

Serbian Betony

What is the natural habitat of Stachys serbica?

It is native to the mountains of central and southern 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-195619: Based on the initial data import
Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pančić' in the authors string.