Hyptis obtusiflora
Hyptis obtusiflora, commonly known as the blunt-leaf Hyptis, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its unique floral structure, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights into natural healing and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Hyptis obtusiflora
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Hyptis obtusiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Within this taxonomic hierarchy, it is specifically identified 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 wide geographical distribution across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, it can be found growing in the territories of Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Its presence also extends beyond this land bridge into the continent of South America. Specifically, it is documented within the borders of Venezuela in Northern South America. This range demonstrates the species' ability to thrive across diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hyptis obtusiflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include terpene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| terpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hyptis obtusiflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal disorders, skin disease, xanthine oxidase.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthine oxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |