Agastache nepetoides
Agastache nepetoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (135 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Scientifically known as Agastache nepetoides, is a resilient perennial herb native to North America. Often called Catnip Giant, this aromatic plant belongs to the mint family. It is highly valued in traditional medicine for its soothing properties, while its fragrant foliage and blooms also serve as a vital pollinator magnet.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Agastache nepetoidesDistribution
This plant is widely distributed across specific regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is documented within the provinces of Ontario and Québec. Moving into the North-Central United States, it can be found growing in Illinois. The species also extends its range into the state of Iowa. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the region of Kansas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
Chemicals
Agastache nepetoides has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-OCTANOL, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PINENE, CAMPHENE, COSMOSIIN.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-OCTANOL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COSMOSIIN | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Copaene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cynaroside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DELTA-CADINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Agastache nepetoides has 111 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |