false ironwort

Latin Name
Observation Date
Location
Hyptis capitata
July 21, 2025
Aceh, Indonesia

Hyptis capitata, also known as false ironwort or knobweed, is a species of erect perennial shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Florida, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America, but is naturalized in Australia, Southeast Asia, and some tropical islands. It grows to a height of 1.5 meters. Crushed leaves are applied to wounds. In many places, it is considered a weed.
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