Hyptis dilatata
Hyptis dilatata, commonly known as the False Guava or Hyptis, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating various skin and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Hyptis dilatata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hyptis dilatata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, camphor, limonene, myrcene, p-cymene.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hyptis dilatata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytostatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hyptis dilatata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |