Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harley) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 27 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318971
Uses & Benefits
Leptohyptis siphonantha can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptohyptis siphonantha has white flowers with yellow centers that are about 1 cm in diameter and have four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and are about 2 cm in height.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptohyptis siphonantha is a shrub native to Brazil. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by cuttings or by seeds. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Leptohyptis siphonantha
Leptohyptis siphonantha is native to Brazil. It is found in the states of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro.
Leptohyptis siphonantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptohyptis siphonantha?
Leptohyptis siphonantha
What type of plant is Leptohyptis siphonantha?
Herb
Where is Leptohyptis siphonantha found?
South America
Species in the Leptohyptis genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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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,