Status:
valid
Authors:
(Epling) Harley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98(2): 91 (1988):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216193
Common Names
- Hypenia inelegans
- Inelegans Ant Plant
- Unelegant Ant Plant
Synonyms
- Hyptis inelegans Epling [unknown]
Description
Hypenia inelegans (also called 'Inelegant 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 inelegans 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
The flower of Hypenia inelegans is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypenia inelegans 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 inelegans
Hypenia inelegans is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Hypenia inelegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypenia inelegans?
Hypenia inelegans
What is the common name of Hypenia inelegans?
Inelegans Hypenia
What is the natural habitat of Hypenia inelegans?
Hypenia inelegans is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Hypenia genus
Hypenia aristulata,
Hypenia brachystachys,
Hypenia calycina,
Hypenia concinna,
Hypenia crispata,
Hypenia densiflora,
Hypenia durifolia,
Hypenia gardneriana,
Hypenia glauca,
Hypenia inelegans,
Hypenia irregularis,
Hypenia macrantha,
Hypenia macrosiphon,
Hypenia marifolia,
Hypenia micrantha,
Hypenia paniculata,
Hypenia paradisi,
Hypenia pauliana,
Hypenia perplexa,
Hypenia pruinosa,
Hypenia reticulata,
Hypenia salzmannii,
Hypenia subrosea,
Hypenia violacea,
Hypenia simplex,
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Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
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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,