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Hypothronia

Hyptis
Hyptis emoryi.jpg
Hyptis emoryi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Ocimeae
Genus: Hyptis
Jacq.
Synonyms
  • Hypothronia Schrank
  • Peltodon Pohl

Hyptis is a genus of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. These plants, known commonly as bushmints, are widespread in tropical North and South America, as well as parts of West Africa. There are 300 to 400 species, which may be annual or perennial, and small herb to large shrub.

Selected species:

Hyptis alata

Hyptis cruciformis

Hyptis suaveolens

Hyptis fruticosa



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