Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adamantium
ID:
217105

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 91 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216434



Common Names

  • Hyptis adamantium
  • Adamant Hyptis
  • Hard Hyptis


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Synonyms

  • Hyptis neglecta Briq. [unknown]
  • Hyptis velutina neglecta (Briq.) Epling [unknown]
  • Hyptis venosa Briq. [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum adamantium Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Hyptis adamantium (also called 'Adamant Hyptis' and 'Adamant Mint', among many other common names) is an aromatic shrub native to South America. It has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a single, white flower with purple spots. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in wetter areas, such as mangrove forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Hyptis adamantium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyptis adamantium has small, yellow-green 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

Hyptis adamantium 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 Hyptis adamantium

Hyptis adamantium is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Hyptis adamantium FAQ

What is the common name of Hyptis adamantium?

Adamant Hyptis

What is the natural habitat of Hyptis adamantium?

It is native to the south-east of Asia

What is the growth habit of Hyptis adamantium?

It is an evergreen perennial herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 metres (1 to 2 ft)

Species in the Hyptis genus

Hyptis actinocephala, Hyptis adamantium, Hyptis alata, Hyptis alpestris, Hyptis alutacea, Hyptis amaurocaulis, Hyptis ammotropha, Hyptis angulosa, Hyptis angustifolia, Hyptis apertiflora, Hyptis arenaria, Hyptis argentea, Hyptis argyrophylla, Hyptis armillata, Hyptis asteroides, Hyptis atrorubens, Hyptis australis, Hyptis balansae, Hyptis bicolor, Hyptis brachiata, Hyptis brachypoda, Hyptis brevipes, Hyptis caduca, Hyptis caespitosa, Hyptis capitata, Hyptis chacapoyensis, Hyptis coccinea, Hyptis colligata, Hyptis colubrimontis, Hyptis complicata, Hyptis conferta, Hyptis corymbosa, Hyptis crassipes, Hyptis crenata, Hyptis cruciformis, Hyptis cymulosa, Hyptis delicatula, Hyptis deminuta, Hyptis desertorum, Hyptis dictyodea, Hyptis dilatata, Hyptis ditassoides, Hyptis divaricata, Hyptis dumetorum, Hyptis emoryi, Hyptis eriocauloides, Hyptis fasciculata, Hyptis ferruginosa, Hyptis floribunda, Hyptis florida,

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-101564: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.