Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
amethystoides
ID:
217085

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

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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.

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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 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-101544: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.