Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alutacea
ID:
217121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 112 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216450



Common Names

  • Hyptis alutacea
  • Leathery Hyptis
  • Tanned Hyptis


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Synonyms

  • Hyptis alutacea macrophylla Glaz. [unknown]
  • Hyptis involucrata Mart. ex J.A.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum alutaceum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Hyptis alutacea (also called 'Leathery Hyptis' and 'Leathery 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 alutacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyptis alutacea is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed of Hyptis alutacea is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Hyptis alutacea are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyptis alutacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Hyptis alutacea

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

Hyptis alutacea FAQ

What is the common name of Hyptis alutacea?

Leathery Hyptis

What is the natural habitat of Hyptis alutacea?

It is native to the south-east of Asia

What is the growth habit of Hyptis alutacea?

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-101579: 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.