Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 191 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216812
Common Names
- Hyptis loeseneriana
- Loeseneriana Hyptis
- Loesener's Hyptis
Description
Hyptis loeseneriana (also called Loesener's False-Pennyroyal, among many other common names) is an aromatic herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in dry and sandy soils, and is found in tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptis loeseneriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyptis loeseneriana is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyptis loeseneriana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Hyptis loeseneriana
Hyptis loeseneriana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Hyptis loeseneriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyptis loeseneriana?
Hyptis loeseneriana
What is the common name of Hyptis loeseneriana?
Loeseneriana Bushmint
What is the natural habitat of Hyptis loeseneriana?
Hyptis loeseneriana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America
Species in the Hyptis genus
Hyptis actinocephala,
Hyptis adamantium,
Hyptis alata,
Hyptis alpestris,
Hyptis alutacea,
Hyptis amaurocaulis,
Hyptis ammotropha,
Hyptis angulosa,
Hyptis angustifolia,
Hyptis apertiflora,
Hyptis arenaria,
Hyptis argentea,
Hyptis argyrophylla,
Hyptis armillata,
Hyptis asteroides,
Hyptis atrorubens,
Hyptis australis,
Hyptis balansae,
Hyptis bicolor,
Hyptis brachiata,
Hyptis brachypoda,
Hyptis brevipes,
Hyptis caduca,
Hyptis caespitosa,
Hyptis capitata,
Hyptis chacapoyensis,
Hyptis coccinea,
Hyptis colligata,
Hyptis colubrimontis,
Hyptis complicata,
Hyptis conferta,
Hyptis corymbosa,
Hyptis crassipes,
Hyptis crenata,
Hyptis cruciformis,
Hyptis cymulosa,
Hyptis delicatula,
Hyptis deminuta,
Hyptis desertorum,
Hyptis dictyodea,
Hyptis dilatata,
Hyptis ditassoides,
Hyptis divaricata,
Hyptis dumetorum,
Hyptis emoryi,
Hyptis eriocauloides,
Hyptis fasciculata,
Hyptis ferruginosa,
Hyptis floribunda,
Hyptis florida,
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,