Lycopus americanus subsp. americanus
Lycopus americanus subsp. americanus, commonly known as American Lobelia or Gypsywort, is a perennial herb native to North American wetlands. Traditionally utilized in herbal medicine, it is valued for its cooling properties and its ability to support respiratory health, particularly in managing congestion and soothing inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Lycopus americanus subsp. americanus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 in the order Lamiales, falling within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lycopus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycopus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several major regions of the country. In Western Canada, it can be found throughout the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Its presence also extends eastward into the prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Moving toward the Atlantic coast, the species is documented within Eastern Canada. Specifically, its geographical range includes the island of Newfoundland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
Activities
Lycopus americanus subsp. americanus has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |