Status:
valid
Authors:
Hausskn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Geogr. Ges. (Thüringen) Jena 5(Mitt. 2): 70 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314717
Common Names
- Tymphaea Betony
- Tymphaea Wood Betony
- Wood Betony
Synonyms
- Stachys germanica tymphaea (Hausskn.) R.Bhattacharjee [unknown]
- Stachys germanica reinertii (Heldr.) Nyman [unknown]
- Stachys reinerti Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Stachys alpina reinertii (Heldr.) Stoj., Stef. & Kitan. [unknown]
- Stachys reinertii Heldr. ex Murb. [unknown]
Description
Stachys tymphaea (also called Tymphaia Hedge Nettle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys tymphaea 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 tymphaea 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 tymphaea is a perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Stachys tymphaea
Stachys tymphaea can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
Stachys tymphaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys tymphaea?
Stachys tymphaea
What is the common name of Stachys tymphaea?
Tymphaia Hedge Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Stachys tymphaea?
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,