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Hedeoma pulegioides
  • American Pennyroyal

an annual member of the Hedeoma genus in the family Labiatae.

Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • very acid,acid,neutral
    Very acid to Neutral
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 6
    Zone 6
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Hedeoma pulegioides has 0 edible uses listed
Hedeoma pulegioides has 0 material uses listed
Hedeoma pulegioides has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

In large quantities this plant, especially in the form of the extracted essential oil, can be toxic if taken internally[1]. Skin contact with the pure essential oil can cause dermatitis[1]

Edible uses

Notes

The leaves have a very strong mint-like aroma and taste[2], they can be brewed into a refreshing tea that promotes good digestion, or they can be used as a culinary flavouring[3][4]. An essential oil from the plant is used by the food industry as a flavouring in beverages, ice cream, baked goods etc[3].

Unknown part

Condiment

Leaves

Unknown use

Material uses

The essential oil is used as an ingredient in commercial insect repellents and cleaning products[4]. The plant is used as an insect repellent[5][2]. When rubbed on the body it is said to repel ticks[6].

Unknown part

Essential
Repellent

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

American pennyroyal has a long history of medicinal use by various native North American Indian tribes and has become a traditional household remedy in North America[4]. It is used mainly in the treatment of digestive disorders, colds, whooping cough, painful menstruation and as an aid in childbirth[4]. A tea made from the leaves or flowering stems is carminative, rubefacient, stimulant[7][8][2]. It is used to treat colds because it promotes perspiration[6]. A tea with brewers yeast can induce an abortion[9]. The plants are harvested when flowering and can be used fresh or dried[9][4]. The essential oil is distilled from the plants when they are in flower and used medicinally in the same ways as the leaves. Caution is advised since the pure essential oil is very toxic and ingestion can be lethal whilst skin contact can cause dermatitis[1][4].

Unknown part

Abortifacient
Birthing aid
Carminative
Diaphoretic
Rubefacient
Stimulant

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow in situ in spring or autumn[5].

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Cultivation

Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained acidic soil of low to moderate fertility[5]. Another report says that it prefers a rich sandy soil in sun or partial shade[4]. The plants neat habit and aromatic foliage make it a good candidate for growing in containers or planting near seats[4].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Hedeoma pulegioides. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Hedeoma pulegioides.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Hedeoma pulegioides
Genus
Hedeoma
Family
Labiatae
Imported References
Edible uses
[2][3][4]
Medicinal uses
[4][7][8][2][6][9][1]
Material uses & Functions
[4][5][2][6]
Botanic
[10]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
6
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
very acid, acid, neutral
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    annual
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    0.3 x 0.2 meters
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    ?
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite











    References

    1. ? 1.01.11.21.3 Foster. S. & Duke. J. A. A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. Eastern and Central N. America. Houghton Mifflin Co. ISBN 0395467225 (1990-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.12.22.32.42.5 Hill. A. F. Economic Botany. The Maple Press (1952-00-00)
    3. ? 3.03.13.2 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
    4. ? 4.004.014.024.034.044.054.064.074.084.094.10 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (1995-00-00)
    5. ? 5.05.15.25.3 Buchanan. R. A Weavers Garden. ()
    6. ? 6.06.16.26.3 Coffey. T. The History and Folklore of North American Wild Flowers. Facts on File. ISBN 0-8160-2624-6 (1993-00-00)
    7. ? 7.07.1 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
    8. ? 8.08.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
    9. ? 9.09.19.2 Weiner. M. A. Earth Medicine, Earth Food. Ballantine Books ISBN 0-449-90589-6 (1980-00-00)
    10. ? Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. (1950-00-00)


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