About Hyptis capitata Jacq.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
Hyptis capitata Jacq., commonly called false ironwort or knobweed, is an erect annual shrub species in the plant family Lamiaceae.
Native and Introduced Range
It is native to Florida, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America, and has become naturalized in Australia, Southeast Asia, and some tropical islands.
Size
Individuals of this species can grow up to 1.5 meters tall.
Use and Weed Status
Crushed leaves of this plant are applied to cuts, and it is classified as a weed in many regions.
