ZZ Hyptis atrorubens

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A slender herb that lies along the ground. It forms roots at the nodes. The stems are 3 m long. They are slightly hairy. The leaves are oval and have teeth along the edge. They are 2.5-3.5 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. They are slightly hairy. The flowers don't have stalks but have a tuft of hairs at the base. They are in round heads in the axils of the leaves. There are 4 nutlets that are oval and 0.6-0.8 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, West Africa, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hyptis tenella Briq. & Spruce; and others