Stachys recta
Perennial yellow woundwort
Stachys recta, commonly known as the upright bugle, is a perennial herb valued for its medicinal properties. Often found in rocky habitats, this plant is traditionally used in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, owing to its unique bioactive compounds and restorative natural characteristics.
- Scientific name: Stachys recta
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 recta, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Aufrechter Zieh, while in Czech, it is known as čistec přímý. The Polish name for this species is Czyściec prosty, and in French, it is identified as Épiaire droite. Finally, in Russian, the plant is called Чистец прямой.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Aufrechter Ziest | Wikidata |
| cs | čistec přímý | Wikidata |
| pl | Czyściec prosty | Wikidata |
| fr | Épiaire droite | Wikidata |
| ru | Чистец прямой | Wikidata |
| hu | hasznos tisztesfű | Wikidata |
| hsb | Hórska přeslička | Wikidata |
| sv | styvsyska | Wikidata |
| nl | Bergandoorn | Wikidata |
| cy | Briwlys melyn bythol | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Austria and Belgium. It also inhabits the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its geographical range extends through Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stachys recta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |