Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macvaughii
ID:
1327271

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.González & Art.Castro

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 163: 158 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339725

Common Names

  • Hyptis macvaughii
  • Macvaugh's Hyptis
  • Macvaughii Hyptis

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Description

Hyptis macvaughii (also called 'Macvaugh's Hyptis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It is found in forests and shrublands at elevations of 0–500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Hyptis macvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyptis macvaughii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyptis macvaughii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Hyptis macvaughii

Hyptis macvaughii is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Hyptis macvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyptis macvaughii?

Hyptis macvaughii

What are the common names of Hyptis macvaughii?

Macvaugh's hyptis

What is the natural habitat of Hyptis macvaughii?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

Arturo Castro-Castro (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Art.Castro' in the authors string.
Jesús Guadalupe González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.González' in the authors string.