Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
217614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 474 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216943



Common Names

  • Pectinata Hyptis
  • Comb Hyptis
  • Comb Sage


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Synonyms

  • Nepeta persica Poit. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Ballota disticha Rodsch. [unknown]
  • Ballota suaveolens Rodsch. [unknown]
  • Stachys trichodesma Boyer [unknown]

Description

Hyptis pectinata (also called Combed False-Pennyroyal, among many other common names) is an aromatic herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in dry and sandy soils, and is found in tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hyptis pectinata is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyptis pectinata is white or pinkish, with a tubular shape and a four-lobed corolla. The seed is small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyptis pectinata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Hyptis pectinata

Hyptis pectinata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from the southwestern United States to northern Argentina.

Hyptis pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyptis pectinata?

Hyptis pectinata

What is the common name of Hyptis pectinata?

Comb-leaved Hyptis

What is the distribution of Hyptis pectinata?

Hyptis pectinata is native to Mexico, Central America, and 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,