Hyptis umbrosa Salzm. ex Benth.

  • Filed As

    Lamiaceae
    Hyptis umbrosa Salzm. ex Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 19773 with S. J. Mayo, R. M. Storr, T. S. Santos, & R. S. Pinheiro., 20 Mar 1977

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Serra das Almas. Lower N.E. slopes of the Pico dao Almas, ca. 25 km. WNW of the Vila do Rio de Contas.

  • Habitat

    Sandstone, metamorphic & quartzite rock outcrops with associated marsh & damp flushes. This plant growing by track through cut-over vegetation and by cultivation near house.

  • Description

    Spindly herb with erect or spreading stems. Stems green with purplish ribs. Leaves aromatic dark green rugose above, pale beneath with prominent veins. Calyx green with purplish teeth and tube above. Corolla bluish-purple with darker lower lip. Stamens pale purplish with yellow pollen. Fruiting calyces purple-tinged, mottled green. (Flower heads composed of two cymes!). Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00500976

    Occurrence ID: 3655a718-e212-4c92-98a1-ed8c6636ad39

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Serra das Almas. Lower N.E. slopes of the Pico dao Almas, ca. 25 km. WNW of the Vila do Rio de Contas.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1500 m. (4921 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.55, -41.95

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