Hyptis bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harley
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 479 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445809
Common Names
- Bahia Hyptis
- Hyptis
- Hyptis Hyptis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyptis bahiensis (also called Brazilian Mint, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is often found in fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptis bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyptis bahiensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyptis bahiensis is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hyptis bahiensis
Hyptis bahiensis is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and wet meadows.
Hyptis bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyptis bahiensis?
Hyptis bahiensis
What type of plant is Hyptis bahiensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.
Where is Hyptis bahiensis native to?
It is native to South America.
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-249808: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.