Hyptis is a genus of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. These plants, known commonly as bushmints, are widespread in tropical North and South America, as well as parts of West Africa. There are 150 species, which may be annual or perennial herb to shrub. Recently, several genera were segregated from Hyptis (Harley & Pastore 2012). Selected species: Hyptis alata - clustered bushmint, musky mint Hyptis argutifolia Hyptis atrorubens - marubio oscuro Hyptis brevipes Hyptis capitata - false ironwort, wild hops Hyptis crenata - Brazilian mint Hyptis diversifolia Hyptis emoryi Hyptis escobilla - bayamon Hyptis florida Hyptis goyazensis Hyptis hirsuta Hyptis hygrobia Hyptis lantanifolia - island bushmint Hyptis lappacea Hyptis lorentziana Hyptis pseudoglauca Hyptis recurvata Hyptis suaveolens Hyptis velutina Gallery References External links Jepson Manual Treatment Lamiaceae genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot