Stachys acerosa

Stachys acerosa, commonly known as the acerose bugle, is a resilient medicinal herb native to specific rocky terrains. Renowned for its unique morphological features, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to address diverse ailments, highlighting its importance in natural pharmacology.

  • Scientific name: Stachys acerosa
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Stachys.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Stachys WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Stachys acerosa, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as acerose bugleweed, while in Spanish, it is known as menta de monte or menta de monte de la sierra. In Portuguese, it is called menta-de-monte, and in French, it is referred to as bugle de montagne.
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. According to botanical records, its natural habitat is primarily situated within Western Asia. Within this broad region, it is found specifically in the country of Iran. This localized distribution suggests that the species is adapted to the particular environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, its occurrence is geographically restricted to these specific territories.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Iran WCVP

Activities

Stachys acerosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆