Agastache pallidiflora

Agastache pallidiflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (90 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Agastache pallidiflora, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Native to arid regions, this plant is prized for its pale, tubular flowers and aromatic foliage. Often utilized in traditional wellness practices, it offers unique medicinal properties and serves as a vital pollinator magnet.

Family
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Native range
Northern America
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Agastache pallidiflora

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of North America. In the Northwestern United States, its presence is noted within the state of Colorado. Moving toward the Southwest, it can be found growing in Arizona. The species also extends through the South-Central United States, specifically inhabiting New Mexico and Texas. Finally, its range reaches into Mexico, where it is located in the northeastern part of the country.

Region Area
Northwestern U.S.A. Colorado
Southwestern U.S.A. Arizona
South-Central U.S.A. New Mexico
South-Central U.S.A. Texas
Mexico Mexico Northeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Agastache pallidiflora is characterized by its classification as a perennial, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Structurally, the plant functions as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or soil during unfavorable conditions. This growth strategy ensures its long-term survival and ability to re-emerge annually from its protected buds.

Life form :
hemicryptophyte
Lifecycle :
perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Agastache pallidiflora is characterized by its growth form as a forb, exhibiting a structural habit typical of herbaceous perennials. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic relationship with host plants. In terms of its growth strategy, it is a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not rely on external structures for climbing or vertical support. Furthermore, it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle, establishing its root system and growth within the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
forb
Parasite :
independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Agastache pallidiflora has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Diosmetin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside, EO, Isomenthone, Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-galactoside, Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnoside.

Chemicals reported in Agastache pallidiflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Diosmetin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
EO 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isomenthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-galactoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MENTHONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pulegone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tilianin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercitrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Diosmetin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside

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EO

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Isomenthone

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Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-galactoside

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Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnoside

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MENTHONE

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Pulegone

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Tilianin

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quercitrin

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Activities

Agastache pallidiflora has 80 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, Allelopathic.

Activities reported in Agastache pallidiflora
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
ACE-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AChE-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acaricide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Allelopathic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiacetylcholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiallergic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antialzheimeran? 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelopathic

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Analgesic

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Antiacetylcholinesterase

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Antiaggregant

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Antiallergic

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Antialzheimeran?

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