Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veroniciformis
ID:
315402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 134: 289 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314734

Common Names

  • Veronica-Leaved Betony
  • Wood Betony
  • Woundwort

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Description

Stachys veroniciformis (also called Veronica-leaved Hedge Nettle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Stachys veroniciformis is used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating colds, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachys veroniciformis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachys veroniciformis can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division is the easiest and quickest method. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Stachys veroniciformis

Stachys veroniciformis can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

Stachys veroniciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachys veroniciformis?

Stachys veroniciformis

What is the common name of Stachys veroniciformis?

Veronica-leaved Hedge Nettle

What is the habitat of Stachys veroniciformis?

Woodlands, thickets, 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,

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