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Common Names
- Hyptis salvioides
- Salvioides Hyptis
- Salvioides
Description
Hyptis salvioides (also called Salvioides Hyptis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptis salvioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a herbal medicine for treating fever and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hyptis salvioides are small and white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyptis salvioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Hyptis salvioides
Hyptis salvioides is native to Brazil. It can be found in moist, open habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Hyptis salvioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyptis salvioides?
Hyptis salvioides
What is the common name of Hyptis salvioides?
Bush mint
What is the family of Hyptis salvioides?
Lamiaceae
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,