Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inelegans
ID:
216864

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

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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.

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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 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-101329: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.