Hyptis minutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 213 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216863
Common Names
- Minutifolia Hyptis
- Minutifolia Sage
- Minutifolia Mint
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- Mesosphaerum minutifolium (Griseb.) Jenn. [unknown]
Description
Hyptis minutifolia (also called Tiny-Leaved Mint, among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub that is native to Central and South America. It typically grows up to 1 m in height and has small, ovate leaves. It is found in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptis minutifolia 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 minutifolia is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyptis minutifolia is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost-tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hyptis minutifolia
Hyptis minutifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Hyptis minutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyptis minutifolia?
Hyptis minutifolia
What is the common name of Hyptis minutifolia?
Minutifolia Bushmint
What is the natural habitat of Hyptis minutifolia?
Hyptis minutifolia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101957: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.