Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrorubens
ID:
217161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 466 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216490



Common Names

  • Hyptis atrorubens
  • Dark-Red Hyptis
  • Dark Hyptis


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Synonyms

  • Hyptis atrorubens atrorubens [unknown]
  • Hyptis atrorubens villosissima J.A.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Hyptis pascuarum Mart. ex J.A.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Hyptis procumbens Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
  • Hyptis tenella Briq. & Spruce [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum atrorubens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum tenellum Briq. [unknown]

Description

Hyptis atrorubens (also called Dark-red Hyptis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of 1 m (3.3 ft). Its leaves are opposite, with leaflets arranged in a linear pattern. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are small, dark red drupes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyptis atrorubens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Hyptis atrorubens

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

Hyptis atrorubens FAQ

What is the common name of Hyptis atrorubens?

Dark-red Hyptis

What is the natural habitat of Hyptis atrorubens?

It is native to the south-east of Asia

What is the growth habit of Hyptis atrorubens?

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,

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