Hyptis dilatata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hyptis crenata var. augustifolia
• Mesosphaerum dilatatum
• Hyptis lanicephala

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Hyptis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented within the country of Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found in both Guyana and Venezuela. The species also extends into Western South America, specifically throughout Colombia. Finally, its range reaches Brazil, where it is located in the West-Central region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hyptis dilatata is characterized by its adaptability to diverse lowland and mid-altitude environments, spanning an elevational range from 0 to 1,000 meters above mean sea level (m AMSL). This species thrives within specific biome types, primarily inhabiting the Campo de Várzea, the Cerrado (latto sensu), and the Savanna of the Amazon (Savana Amazônica). These habitats suggest a preference for open or seasonally flooded landscapes where it can integrate into the complex structural dynamics of tropical and subtropical grassy and shrubby formations.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo de Várzea, Cerrado (lato sensu), Savana Amazônica

Life history

The life history of Hyptis dilatata is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the permanent buds are located close to the soil surface, often protected by a layer of litter or substrate. Within this ecological framework, it exhibits specific life form traits as both a chamaephyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a low-growing perennial structure that maintains its regenerative capacity near the ground level. This life strategy allows the plant to navigate environmental stressors by keeping its vital organs shielded, facilitating survival through seasonal changes and facilitating its establishment in its typical habitats.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Hyptis dilatata is characterized by its growth form as a woody herb, exhibiting a sturdy structural composition. It functions as an independent organism, maintaining a non-parasitic lifestyle without relying on other plants for nutrients. In terms of its habitat and positioning, the plant is classified as terrestrial, lacking any epiphytic tendencies such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. Its growth habit is described as self-supporting, meaning it does not function as an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine, but rather maintains its own upright or spreading structure. While its ecological niche can span across aquatic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial environments, its fundamental morphological character is that of a self-supporting, woody herbaceous plant.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Hyptis dilatata is facilitated through the production of specialized seeds that serve as the primary mechanism for dispersal and colonization. The reproductive output is characterized by high precision in seed morphology, with a highly consistent seed mass across the population. Quantitative analysis of the seeds reveals a uniform mass, where the mean, maximum, and minimum values are all recorded at 2e-04 g. This lack of variance in seed mass indicates a highly standardized developmental process during the maturation of the seeds, ensuring that each propagule possesses a consistent energetic investment to support early seedling establishment.

Seed mass mean:

2e-04 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Hyptis dilatata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, Carnosic acid, LIMONENE, MYRCENE, P-CYMENE.

1,8-Cineole

1. Acta tropica

Carnosic acid

1. Dr. Duke

LIMONENE

1. Acta tropica

MYRCENE

1. Acta tropica

P-CYMENE

1. Acta tropica

camphor

1. Acta tropica

carnosol

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Hyptis dilatata has 21 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, AntiHIV, Antibiotic, Antihepatotoxic, Antiinflammatory.

5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Antibiotic

1. Dr. Duke

Antihepatotoxic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antilipoperoxidant

1. Dr. Duke

Antimutagenic

1. Dr. Duke

Antioxidant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiradicular

1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Medicinal Uses

Hyptis dilatata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor cell lines.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations