Stachys rugosa

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Stachys rugosa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Stachys
Species:
S. rugosa
Binomial name
Stachys rugosa

Stachys rugosa is a species of perennial herb in the genus Stachys .

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Distribution

Stachys rugosa can be found in Southern Africa [2] from Namibia and Namaqualand through the Karoo in Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Nama Karoo regions, and into Lesotho. In South Africa, it can be found in the Cape Provinces and the Free State. [1] In grassland biomes, it can be found at altitudes of 180–2900 m. [3]

Conservation status

Stachys rugosa is classified as Least Concern. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  2. "Stachys rugosa Aiton | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  3. "Stachys rugosa | PlantZAfrica". pza.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2022-04-13.