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giant-hyssop

Agastache · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Giant-hyssop, scientifically known as Agastache, is a versatile perennial cherished in both ornamental gardens and traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and vibrant flower spikes, this resilient plant attracts pollinators while offering therapeutic benefits, including soothing digestive issues and reducing inflammation through its potent, essential oil-rich leaves.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Giant-Hyssop · Hyssops · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Flessera · Dekinia · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Agastache

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Flessera
  • Dekinia
  • Lophanthus
  • Brittonastrum
  • Toronjiles

French:

  • Agastache rugosa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Agastache.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Agastache

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed in both Great Britain and Sweden. Moving toward the central part of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, its range includes the territories of Austria and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Finally, the plant maintains a consistent presence within the borders of Germany.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Eastern Europe Central European Russia
Russian Far East Amur
Russian Far East Khabarovsk
Russian Far East Kuril Is.
Russian Far East Primorye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Agastache has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Agastache
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Phytochemistry reviews : proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe

Antioxidant

  1. Phytochemistry reviews : proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe

Antiviral

  1. Phytochemistry reviews : proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe

Cytotoxic

  1. Phytochemistry reviews : proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Agastache honey Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆