Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
1321148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 26 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333602



Common Names

  • Hyptis radicans
  • Radicans
  • Hyptis


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Description

Hyptis radicans (also called Creeping Hyptis, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Lamiaceae. It has white flowers, and is native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hyptis radicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hyptis radicans are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyptis radicans is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Hyptis radicans

Hyptis radicans is native to Central and South America.

Hyptis radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyptis radicans?

Hyptis radicans

Where is Hyptis radicans found?

Hyptis radicans is found in West Africa.

What is the habitat of Hyptis radicans?

Hyptis radicans is found in moist, tropical forests.

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

Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.