Hedeoma drummondii
Hedeoma drummondii, commonly known as Drummond's pennyroyal, is a perennial herb native to North America. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, it is distinguished by its aromatic foliage and small, tubular flowers. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, this plant possesses potent essential oils used for their various therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Hedeoma drummondii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, the species is categorized under the genus Hedeoma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedeoma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across the western and central regions of the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., its distribution includes the states of Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Moving toward the North-Central U.S.A., the species can also be found in Kansas. Additionally, the plant extends its reach into North Dakota within the North-Central region. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Hedeoma drummondii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedeoma drummondii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include menthol, pulegone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| menthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hedeoma drummondii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |