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False ironwort
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False ironwort

Hyptis capitata Jacq.

Names

EnglishFalse ironwort
Dutch—
SpanishBotoncillo
Chinese吊球草
Scientific nameHyptis capitata Jacq.

About this species

Hyptis capitata, also known as false ironwort or knobweed, is a species of erect annual shrubs, of the plant family Lamiaceae. It is native to Florida, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America but naturalized in Australia, Southeast Asia, and some tropical islands. The plants grow up to a height of 1.5 meters. Crushed leaves are applied to cuts. It is considered a weed in many places.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusHyptis

In Suriname

5Records in Suriname
1iNaturalist observations
1909First record
2011Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Brokopondo4

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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