| Hyptis | |
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| Hyptis alata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nepetoideae |
| Tribe: | Ocimeae |
| Genus: | Hyptis Jacq. |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Hyptis is a genus of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. These plants, known commonly as bushmints, are native to the subtropical and tropical Americas, from the southern United States to northern Argentina. [1] There are 170 species, [1] which may be annual or perennial herb to shrub. In 2012 several genera were segregated from Hyptis, including Cantinoa , Mesosphaerum , and Oocephalus . [2]
170 species are accepted. [1]