Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachystachys
ID:
216856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl ex Benth.) Harley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98: 91 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216185



Common Names

  • Hypenia brachystachys
  • Brachystachys Ant Plant
  • Short-Spiked Ant Plant


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Synonyms

  • Hyptis brachystachys Pohl ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum brachystachyum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Hypenia brachystachys (also called 'Short-Spike Hypenia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are simple, up to 10 cm long, with entire margins. It is found in rainforests, seasonally dry forests, and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypenia brachystachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypenia brachystachys has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypenia brachystachys can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Hypenia brachystachys

Hypenia brachystachys is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Hypenia brachystachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypenia brachystachys?

Hypenia brachystachys

What is the common name of Hypenia brachystachys?

Brachystachys Hypenia

What is the natural habitat of Hypenia brachystachys?

Hypenia brachystachys is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101321: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.