Hyptis dumetorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 200 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216631
Common Names
- Hyptis Dumetorum
- Dumetorum Hyptis
- Hyptis of Dumetorum
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- Hyptis dumetorum inconcinna Briq. [unknown]
- Hyptis dyscheres Briq. [unknown]
- Hyptis gymnodonta Briq. [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum dyscheres Briq. [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum gymnodontum Briq. [unknown]
Description
Hyptis dumetorum (also called Silverleaf Bushmint, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry, open areas, such as scrub and savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptis dumetorum 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
Hyptis dumetorum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyptis dumetorum 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 dumetorum
Hyptis dumetorum is native to Central and South America.
Hyptis dumetorum FAQ
What is the common name of Hyptis dumetorum?
Bushy Mintbush
What is the scientific name of Bushy Mintbush?
Hyptis dumetorum
What is the natural habitat of Hyptis dumetorum?
It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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-101743: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.