Hyptis

<i>Hyptis</i>

Hyptis

Genus of flowering plants

Hyptis is a genus of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. These plants, known commonly as bushmints, are widespread in tropical North and South America, as well as parts of West Africa.[1] There are 150 species, which may be annual or perennial herb to shrub. Recently, several genera were segregated from Hyptis (Harley & Pastore 2012).

Quick Facts Hyptis, Scientific classification ...

Selected species:

  • Hyptis cruciformis

References

  1. [1]
    Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  • Harley, R.M.; Pastore, J.F.B. (2012). "A generic revision and new combinations in the Hyptidinae (Lamiaceae), based on molecular and morphological evidence". Phytotaxa. 58 (1): 1–55. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.58.1.1.


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