Kalmia latifolia
Kalmia latifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (179 studies) · ★★★★☆
, scientifically known as Kalmia latifolia, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to North America. Often called mountain laurel, it is celebrated for its striking, cup-shaped blooms. While aesthetically beautiful, it contains toxic alkaloids, requiring careful handling and respect for its potent chemical properties in traditional medicinal studies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kalmia latifoliaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across both Europe and North America. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving to the Northeastern United States, it is commonly found throughout the state of Maine. The species also populates various regions in the Northeastern U.S.A., including Massachusetts and Connecticut. Additionally, its distribution extends further inland to include the state of Indiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Hampshire | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kalmia latifolia has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include -Spinasterol, 24alpha-Ethyllathosterol, Andromedol, Andromedotoxin, Asebotin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| -Spinasterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24alpha-Ethyllathosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Andromedol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Andromedotoxin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Asebotin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Grayanotoxin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
-Spinasterol
- Dr. Duke
24alpha-Ethyllathosterol
- Dr. Duke
Andromedol
- Dr. Duke
Andromedotoxin
- Dr. Duke
Asebotin
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Grayanotoxin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Kalmia latifolia has 159 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aggregant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allergenic, Androgenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiPMS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| honey | Journal of applied toxicology : JAT (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |