Agastache mexicana
Agastache mexicana, commonly known as Mexican Giant Hyssop, is a vibrant perennial herb prized for its aromatic foliage and nectar-rich blooms. Native to Mexico, this resilient plant offers significant medicinal potential, traditionally utilized for its soothing properties to support digestive health, calm the nervous system, and reduce inflammation.
- Scientific name: Agastache mexicana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Agastache.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Agastache | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Agastache mexicana, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In German, it is called Mexikanischer Riesenysop, while in Czech, it is known as agastaché mexická. Its Hungarian name is Mexikói izsópfű, and in Polish, it is termed kłosowiec meksykański. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is referred to as أغستاش مكسيكي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Mexikanischer Riesenysop | Wikidata |
| cs | agastaché mexická | Wikidata |
| hu | Mexikói izsópfű | Wikidata |
| pl | kłosowiec meksykański | Wikidata |
| ar | أغستاش مكسيكي | Wikidata |
| arz | اغستاش مكسيكى | Wikidata |
| zh | 墨西哥藿香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 墨西哥藿香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 墨西哥藿香 | Wikidata |
| de | Mexikanische Minze | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Agastache mexicana, exhibits a diverse range of locations across the country. Its presence is widely documented throughout the Central region of Mexico. Additionally, it can be found thriving in the Northeast part of the nation. The species also extends its reach into the Gulf regions of Mexico. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the Southwest areas of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Mexican hummingbird sage, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the vibrant flowering spikes, green leaves, and sturdy stems, contain the essential phytochemicals and aromatic compounds responsible for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's medicinal essence for various topical or herbal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Agastache mexicana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include colchicine, estragole.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colchicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| estragole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Agastache mexicana has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Vasorelaxant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Agastache mexicana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, antihypertensive, asthma, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |