Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
315174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 175: 26 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314506

Common Names

  • Creeping Betony
  • Betony
  • Wood Betony

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Description

Stachys reptans (also called Creeping Hedge Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a hairy stem and ovate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry habitats, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys reptans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys reptans is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys reptans is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Stachys reptans

Stachys reptans can be found in Turkey and Greece.

Stachys reptans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys reptans?

Stachys reptans

What is the family of Stachys reptans?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Stachys reptans?

Creeping Betony

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