Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
conspersum
ID:
217093

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Harley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98(2): 93 (1988):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216422

Common Names

  • Hyptidendron conspersum
  • Conspersum Hyptidendron
  • Conspersum Hypti

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Synonyms

  • Hyptis conspersa Benth. [unknown]
  • Mesosphaerum conspersum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Hyptidendron conspersum (also called 'Speckled Mahogany' and 'Cabralea', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a dense crown, with a straight trunk and a rough, grey bark. It grows in tropical dry forests, as well as in wetter areas, such as mangrove forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Hyptidendron conspersum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyptidendron conspersum 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 conspersum can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hyptidendron conspersum

Hyptidendron conspersum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Hyptidendron conspersum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyptidendron conspersum?

Hyptidendron conspersum

What is the family of Hyptidendron conspersum?

Melastomataceae

What is the common name of Hyptidendron conspersum?

Scattered 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-101551: 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.