Hyptis pseudolantana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 555 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216980
Common Names
- Pseudosinuata Hyptis
- Falsely-sinuate Hyptis
- Falsely-sinuate Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyptis pseudolantana (also called False-Lantana 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 pseudolantana is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are used to make herbal teas. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyptis pseudolantana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyptis pseudolantana 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 pseudolantana
Hyptis pseudolantana is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from the southwestern United States to northern Argentina.
Hyptis pseudolantana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyptis pseudolantana?
Hyptis pseudolantana
What is the common name of Hyptis pseudolantana?
False Lantana Hyptis
What is the distribution of Hyptis pseudolantana?
Hyptis pseudolantana 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-102064: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.