Status:
valid
Authors:
de Noé
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 584 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314268
Common Names
- Mialhe's Hedge Nettle
- Mialhe's Woundwort
- Mialhesii Hedge Nettle
Description
Stachys mialhesii (also called Mialhe's Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a height of up to 1 m, and its leaves are usually ovate-lanceolate. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys mialhesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White or pinkish-white, tubular, 2-lipped. Seed: Small, black. Seedlings: Oval-shaped cotyledons, rounded at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys mialhesii is a perennial herb native to Portugal. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. It should be pruned after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Stachys mialhesii
Stachys mialhesii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Stachys mialhesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys mialhesii?
Stachys mialhesii
What is the common name of Stachys mialhesii?
Mialhes' Hedge Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Stachys mialhesii?
Woodlands, meadows, and roadsides
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,