Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
216860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl ex Benth.) Harley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98: 91 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216189

Common Names

  • Hypenia densiflora
  • Densiflora Ant Plant
  • Dense-Flowered Ant Plant

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Synonyms

  • Hyptis densiflora Pohl ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Hyptis densiflora dolichodon Epling [unknown]
  • Hyptis melochioides A.St.-Hil. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum densiflorum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum melochioides (A.St.-Hil. ex Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Hypenia densiflora (also called 'Dense-Flowered Hypenia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are simple, up to 10 cm long, with entire margins. It is found in rainforests, seasonally dry forests, and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypenia densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypenia densiflora has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypenia densiflora can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Hypenia densiflora

Hypenia densiflora is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Hypenia densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypenia densiflora?

Hypenia densiflora

What is the common name of Hypenia densiflora?

Densiflora Hypenia

What is the natural habitat of Hypenia densiflora?

Hypenia densiflora is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-101325: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
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.