Hyptis deminuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 7: 370 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216608
Common Names
- Hyptis Deminuta
- Deminuta Hyptis
- Hyptis of Deminuta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hyptis velutina deminuata Epling [unknown]
- Hyptis velutina deminuta Epling [unknown]
Description
Hyptis deminuta (also called Dwarf Lavender, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in open woodlands, scrublands and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptis deminuta is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which can be used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyptis deminuta is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed of Hyptis deminuta is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Hyptis deminuta are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyptis deminuta 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 deminuta
Hyptis deminuta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Hyptis deminuta FAQ
What are the common uses of Hyptis deminuta?
Hyptis deminuta is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
What is the scientific classification of Hyptis deminuta?
Hyptis deminuta belongs to the family Lamiaceae and the genus Hyptis.
What are the growth requirements of Hyptis deminuta?
Hyptis deminuta prefers warm climates and well-drained soils with full sun exposure.
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-101722: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.