Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel) Popov ex Knorring
Source:
wcs
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 21: 209. 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314714
Common Names
- Turkestanica Betony
- Turkestanica Wood Betony
- Wood Betony
Synonyms
- Stachys alpina turkestanica Regel [unknown]
- Stachys hissarica turkestanica (Regel) Derv.-Sok. [unknown]
- Stachys tschatkalensis Knorring [unknown]
- Stachys hissarica turkestanica (Regel) Krestovsk. [unknown]
Description
Stachys turkestanica (also called Turkestan Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys turkestanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachys turkestanica is a small, white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys turkestanica is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division is best done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Stachys turkestanica
Stachys turkestanica is native to Central Asia. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, meadows, and roadsides.
Stachys turkestanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys turkestanica?
Stachys turkestanica
What is the common name of Stachys turkestanica?
Turkestan Hedge Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Stachys turkestanica?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and disturbed areas
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,