Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
314542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riddell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
West. J. Med. Phys. Sci. 9(36): 582 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313874

Common Names

  • Heart-Leaved Betony
  • Wood Betony
  • Woundwort

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Synonyms

  • Stachys nuttallii Shuttlew. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Stachys nuttallii occidentalis (Benth. ex DC.) [unknown]
  • Stachys palustris cordata (Riddell) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Stachys riddellii House [unknown]
  • Stachys salvioides Small [unknown]
  • Stachys subcordata Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Stachys cordata (also called Betony, Wood Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachys cordata has small pink flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys cordata 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 cordata

Stachys cordata is native to Europe and North Africa.

Stachys cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys cordata?

Stachys cordata

What type of plant is Stachys cordata?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Stachys cordata?

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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