Status:
valid
Authors:
Moran
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Madroño 46: 212 (1999 publ. 2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254945
Common Names
- Hedeoma Matomiana
- Matomian's Hedeoma
- Matomian's False Pennyroyal
Description
Hedeoma matomiana (also called Matomi hedeoma, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in desert scrub and grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hedeoma matomiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedeoma matomiana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedeoma matomiana is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Hedeoma matomiana should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Hedeoma matomiana
Hedeoma matomiana is native to North America.
Hedeoma matomiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedeoma matomiana?
Hedeoma matomiana
What is the common name of Hedeoma matomiana?
Matom's Hedeoma
What is the natural habitat of Hedeoma matomiana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of North America
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,