Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Harley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98(2): 94 (1988):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216414
Common Names
- Hyptidendron amethystoides
- Amethyst Hyptidendron
- Amethyst Hyptidendron Moss
Synonyms
- Hyptis amethystoides Benth. [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum amethystodes Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Hyptidendron amethystoides (also called Amethyst-like Hyptidendron, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is a medium-sized shrub, growing to a height of 2 m (6.5 ft). Its leaves are opposite, with leaflets arranged in a linear pattern. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are small, red drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptidendron amethystoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyptidendron amethystoides has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyptidendron amethystoides is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be from healthy, disease-free plants. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained, sunny position.
Where to Find Hyptidendron amethystoides
Hyptidendron amethystoides can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Hyptidendron amethystoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyptidendron amethystoides?
Hyptidendron amethystoides
What is the family of Hyptidendron amethystoides?
Melastomataceae
What is the common name of Hyptidendron amethystoides?
Amethyst-like Hyptidendron
Species in the Hyptidendron genus
Hyptidendron amethystoides,
Hyptidendron arboreum,
Hyptidendron arbusculum,
Hyptidendron asperrimum,
Hyptidendron canum,
Hyptidendron caudatum,
Hyptidendron claussenii,
Hyptidendron conspersum,
Hyptidendron dictiocalyx,
Hyptidendron glutinosum,
Hyptidendron leucophyllum,
Hyptidendron rhabdocalyx,
Hyptidendron rondonicum,
Hyptidendron unilaterale,
Hyptidendron vauthieri,
Hyptidendron vepretorum,
Hyptidendron albidum,
Hyptidendron eximium,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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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,