Hyptis crenata
Hyptis crenata, commonly known as the "Creeping Hyptis," is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this species is frequently utilized to support skin health and promote cellular regeneration, making it a valuable resource in natural therapeutic practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Hyptis crenata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Hyptis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hyptis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats throughout the South American continent. Its presence is notably recorded in the country of Bolivia within Western South America. In Brazil, its distribution spans multiple significant ecological regions. It can be found throughout the North, Northeast, and Southeast portions of Brazil. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the West-Central territory of the Brazilian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hyptis crenata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, camphor, borneol, limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hyptis crenata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antinociceptive, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hyptis crenata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Peritonitis, infectious diseases, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Peritonitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |