Galapagos Species Database

The Galapagos Species Database shares the information about the species from our Natural History Collections.

Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit.

Taxonomy

Domain
Eukaryota

Kingdom
Plantae

Phylum
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida (= Dicotyledoneae)

Order
Lamiales

Family
Lamiaceae

Genus
Hyptis

Species
suaveolens

Taxon category: Accepted

Syn.: Hyptis plumieri Poit.

Origin: Introduced - established

Introduction

Mode of introduction: Intentional

Introduction Pathway: Intentional

Subpathway: Agriculture/Horticulture

Introduced status: Naturalized

Invasive status: Potentially Invasive

References

  • Tropicos.org. (2017) Database of Missouri Botanical Garden. Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. 06 Oct 2017 <http://www.tropicos.org
  • Hokche, O. Berry, P.E. & Huber, O. (2008) Nuev. Cat. Fl. Vas. Venezuela 1–860.
  • Harley, R.M. Pastore, J.F.B. (2012) A generic revision and new combinations in the Hyptidinae (Lamiaceae), based on molecular and morphological evidence. Phytolaca 58: 1-55.

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"Galapagos Species Database, Hyptis suaveolens", dataZone. Charles Darwin Foundation, https://datazone.darwinfoundation.org/en/checklist/?species=14507. Accessed 9 May 2025.