Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Harley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98: 94 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216430
Common Names
- Hyptidendron vepretorum
- Vepretorum Hyptidendron
- Vepretorum's Hyptidendron
Synonyms
- Hyptis vepretorum Mart. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum vepretorum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Hyptidendron vepretorum (also called 'Vepretorum 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 vepretorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyptidendron vepretorum 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 vepretorum 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 vepretorum
Hyptidendron vepretorum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Hyptidendron vepretorum FAQ
What is the common name of Hyptidendron vepretorum?
Vepretum Hyptidendron
What is the natural habitat of Hyptidendron vepretorum?
It is native to the south-west of Western Australia
What is the growth habit of Hyptidendron vepretorum?
It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 1.5 metres (1 to 5 ft)
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
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,