Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyssopifolia
ID:
980203

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 96 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979541

Common Names

  • Hedeoma hyssopifolia
  • Hyssop-leaved False Pennyroyal
  • Hyssop-leaved Hedeoma

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Description

Hedeoma hyssopifolia (also called Hyssop-leaved 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 hyssopifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedeoma hyssopifolia has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedeoma hyssopifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in the spring or summer and rooted in a light soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Hedeoma hyssopifolia

Hedeoma hyssopifolia is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

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-96479: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.