Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinç
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 43: 143 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806546
Common Names
- Stachys yildirimlii
- Yildirimlii False Buttonweed
- Yildirim's False Buttonweed
Description
Stachys yildirimlii (also called Yildirim's Stachys, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and a four-angled stem. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys yildirimlii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys yildirimlii has small white flowers, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys yildirimlii is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Stachys yildirimlii
Stachys yildirimlii is native to Turkey.
Stachys yildirimlii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys yildirimlii?
Stachys yildirimlii
What is the common name of Stachys yildirimlii?
Yildirim's Stachys
What is the natural habitat of Stachys yildirimlii?
Stachys yildirimlii is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region
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
Muhittin Dinç: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinç' in the authors string.