Stachys palustris
Marsh hedgenettle
Stachys palustris, commonly known as marsh woundwort, is a perennial herb native to wetlands and damp habitats. Renowned in traditional herbalism, its leaves possess astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to treat skin irritations and minor wounds, this plant remains a fascinating subject for both botanical and medicinal study.
- Scientific name: Stachys palustris
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically 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, known scientifically as Stachys palustris, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Czyściec błotny, while in France, it is commonly called Épiaire des marais. Its Russian name is чистец болотный, and in Finland, it is known as peltopähkämö. Additionally, in Estonia, the plant is called soo-nõianõges.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Czyściec błotny | Wikidata |
| fr | Épiaire des marais | Wikidata |
| ru | чистец болотный | Wikidata |
| fi | peltopähkämö | Wikidata |
| et | soo-nõianõges | Wikidata |
| de | Sumpf-Ziest | Wikidata |
| cs | čistec bahenní | Wikidata |
| hr | Močvarni čistac | Wikidata |
| hsb | Włóžna přeslička | Wikidata |
| nv | Tólchiintsoh | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several regions within Northern Europe. Its natural range includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It is also documented growing throughout the landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species can be located across Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its distribution extends to the northern territories of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stachys palustris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stachys palustris has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include endometrial hyperplasia, fibroid.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| endometrial hyperplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibroid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |