Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drummondii
ID:
980186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 368 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979524

Common Names

  • Hedeoma drummondii
  • Drummond's False Pennyroyal
  • Drummond's Hedeoma

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Description

Hedeoma drummondii (also called Drummond's Hedeoma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hedeoma drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hedeoma drummondii var. drummondii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedeoma drummondii is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedeoma drummondii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Hedeoma drummondii

Hedeoma drummondii is native to the southwestern United States, from Arizona to California.

Species in the Hedeoma genus

Hedeoma acinoides, Hedeoma apiculata, Hedeoma bella, Hedeoma chihuahuensis, Hedeoma ciliolata, Hedeoma costata, Hedeoma crenata, Hedeoma dentata, Hedeoma diffusa, Hedeoma drummondii, Hedeoma floribunda, Hedeoma hispida, Hedeoma hyssopifolia, Hedeoma irvingii, Hedeoma johnstonii, Hedeoma jucunda, Hedeoma mandoniana, Hedeoma martirensis, Hedeoma matomianum, Hedeoma medium, Hedeoma microphylla, Hedeoma mollis, Hedeoma montana, Hedeoma multiflora, Hedeoma nana, Hedeoma oblatifolia, Hedeoma oblongifolia, Hedeoma palmeri, Hedeoma patens, Hedeoma patrina, Hedeoma pilosa, Hedeoma piperita, Hedeoma plicata, Hedeoma polygalifolia, Hedeoma pulcherrima, Hedeoma pulegioides, Hedeoma pusilla, Hedeoma quercetorum, Hedeoma reverchonii, Hedeoma serpyllifolia, Hedeoma tenuiflora, Hedeoma tenuipes, Hedeoma todsenii, Hedeoma media, Hedeoma matomiana,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-96462: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.