Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
314532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ortega

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Nov. Rar. Pl. Descr. Dec. : 20 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313864

Common Names

  • Stachys coccinea
  • Scarlet Hedge Nettle
  • Scarlet Woundwort

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Synonyms

  • Stachys cardinalis Kunze [unknown]
  • Stachys coccinea Jacq. [unknown]
  • Stachys limitanea A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Stachys oaxacana Fernald [unknown]

Description

Stachys coccinea (also called Scarlet Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys coccinea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Stachys coccinea is white or pink, with a yellow center. Seed is small, round, and black. Seedlings are short, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys coccinea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Stachys coccinea

Stachys coccinea is native to Europe and North Africa.

Stachys coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys coccinea?

Stachys coccinea

What type of plant is Stachys coccinea?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Stachys coccinea?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height

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,

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