Hedeoma nana nana
Hedeoma nana subsp. nana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hedeoma nana nana, scientifically known as Hedeoma nana subsp. nana, is a diminutive, aromatic member of the mint family. Native to North American wetlands, this creeping perennial features tiny, pale lavender flowers. Its pungent, menthol-like scent makes it a fascinating subject for both botanical study and traditional herbalism.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Hedeoma Nana Nana
- Scientific synonyms
- Hedeoma Piperita
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Hedeoma nana nana
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hedeoma nana subsp. nanaSynonyms
- Hedeoma piperita
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further classified under the family Lamiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Hedeoma as the subspecies Hedeoma nana subsp. nana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Hedeoma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within North America. In the South-Central United States, it can be found growing in the state of New Mexico. It also inhabits various regions throughout Texas. Moving south across the border, the species is present within Mexico. Specifically, its range extends into the northeastern part of Mexico.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hedeoma nana subsp. nana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, MENTHOL, MENTHONE, Pulegone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pulegone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthocyanins
- International journal of molecular sciences
Flavonoids
- International journal of molecular sciences
MENTHOL
- International journal of molecular sciences
MENTHONE
- International journal of molecular sciences
Pulegone
- International journal of molecular sciences
Terpenoids
- International journal of molecular sciences
luteolin
- International journal of molecular sciences
rosmarinic acid
- International journal of molecular sciences