Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
claussenii
ID:
217092

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Harley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98(2): 94 (1988):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216421



Common Names

  • Hyptidendron claussenii
  • Claussenii Hyptidendron
  • Claussenii Hypti


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Synonyms

  • Hyptis claussenii Benth. [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum claussenii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Hyptidendron claussenii (also called 'Clausen's Mahogany' and 'Cabralea', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a dense crown, with a crooked trunk and a rough, grey bark. It grows in tropical dry forests, as well as in wetter areas, such as mangrove forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Hyptidendron claussenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyptidendron claussenii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyptidendron claussenii can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hyptidendron claussenii

Hyptidendron claussenii can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Hyptidendron claussenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyptidendron claussenii?

Hyptidendron claussenii

What is the family of Hyptidendron claussenii?

Melastomataceae

What is the common name of Hyptidendron claussenii?

Claussen's Hyptidendron

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-101550: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.