Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matomianum
ID:
980218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moran

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Madroño 46(4): 212. 2000 [1999 publ. 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979556



Common Names

  • Hedeoma matomianum
  • Matomi False Pennyroyal
  • Matomi Hedeoma


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Description

Hedeoma matomianum (also called Matomi's Hedeoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be used as a groundcover or in containers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedeoma matomianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedeoma matomianum 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 matomianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hedeoma matomianum

Hedeoma matomianum is native to the United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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,

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