Collinsonia canadensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is noted specifically within the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it can be found in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Additionally, the species extends into the Northeastern United States, where it grows in Connecticut. These locations highlight the diverse environmental range inhabited by Collinsonia canadensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Collinsonia canadensis is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Structurally, it functions as a hemicryptophyte, a life form in which the perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic matter during unfavorable conditions. This growth strategy enables the species to maintain a stable presence within its ecosystem, utilizing its underground structures to survive dormancy and re-emerge annually.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Collinsonia canadensis is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it exhibit any obligatory or facultative climbing habits. As an independent organism, it does not act as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than functioning as an epiphyte. The plant's structure is defined by its herbaceous nature, lacking woody tissues, and it thrives in terrestrial habitats rather than aquatic or semiaquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Collinsonia canadensis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-ELEMENE, BETA-PINENE, COLLINSONIN, Caryophyllene.

ALPHA-PINENE

1. Dr. Duke

BETA-ELEMENE

1. Dr. Duke

BETA-PINENE

1. Dr. Duke

COLLINSONIN

1. Dr. Duke

Caryophyllene

1. Dr. Duke

Collinsonidin

1. Dr. Duke

DELTA-CADINENE

1. Dr. Duke

EO

1. Dr. Duke

Elemicin

1. Dr. Duke

Germacrene D

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Collinsonia canadensis has 159 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ABeta-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Adenylate-Cyclase-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.

ABeta-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

AChE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Acaricide

1. Dr. Duke

Adenylate-Cyclase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Allelochemic

1. Dr. Duke

Allergenic

1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

1. Dr. Duke

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Collinsonia canadensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts.

Aqueous extracts

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR