Hedeoma patens
Hedeoma patens, commonly known as bushy pennyroyal, is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Native to North America, this aromatic plant features small, fragrant leaves and delicate flowers. While traditionally used in herbal remedies, its potent essential oils require careful handling due to potential toxicity if misused.
- Scientific name: Hedeoma patens
- 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. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Hedeoma. Specifically, it is known by the scientific name Hedeoma patens.
| 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 is specifically found within the unique landscapes of Mexico. Its geographical range is concentrated in a particular region of the country. Specifically, the distribution of Hedeoma patens is limited to the Northeast part of Mexico. This localized presence suggests that the species thrives in the specific environmental conditions of that area. Therefore, its occurrence is strictly tied to the northeastern territories of the Mexican nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedeoma patens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hedeoma patens has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hedeoma patens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |