Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Mulligan & D.B.Munro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 116: 48 (1989 publ. 1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314633
Common Names
- Stebbins' Betony
- Stebbinsii Betony
- Stebbinsii Wood Betony
Description
Stachys stebbinsii (also called Stebbins' Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys stebbinsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachys stebbinsii is a small, white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys stebbinsii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Stachys stebbinsii
Stachys stebbinsii is native to North America. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, meadows, and roadsides.
Stachys stebbinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys stebbinsii?
Stachys stebbinsii
What is the common name of Stachys stebbinsii?
Stebbins' Betony
What is the natural habitat of Stachys stebbinsii?
Woodlands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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
Derek B. Munro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.Munro' in the authors string.