Monarda clinopodia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central region, its presence is noted in the state of Illinois. Moving toward the Northeast, it can be found throughout the state of Indiana. The species also inhabits parts of the Northeastern United States, specifically within Connecticut and New Jersey. Finally, its geographical range extends into the state of New York.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Monarda clinopodia is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. Architecturally, the species functions as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or upper soil layers during unfavorable conditions. This specific life form, categorized both as a hemicryptophyte and within the broader hemicryptophyte group, allows the plant to endure seasonal fluctuations and regenerate its aerial structures annually from these protected basal buds.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Monarda clinopodioides is characterized by a growth form typical of a herbaceous forb, functioning as a non-woody plant that lacks significant lignification. It is a self-supporting species, exhibiting neither climbing nor vining tendencies, as it maintains its structural integrity without the need for external support. In terms of its ecological niche and habit, the plant is strictly terrestrial, lacking any aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic tendencies. Furthermore, it functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior toward other vegetation.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Monarda clinopodia is characterized by a distinct seasonal flowering cycle that facilitates its pollination and genetic dispersal. The flowering period typically commences in June, marking the onset of its reproductive phase, and continues steadily until it reaches its conclusion in August. This specific window of time allows the plant to utilize environmental conditions optimal for attracting pollinators, ensuring successful seed production and the continuation of its life cycle within its habitat.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Monarda clinopodia has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 3-OCTANOL, 3-Octyl acetate, ALPHA-PINENE, BORNYL ACETATE.

1,8-Cineole

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3-OCTANOL

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3-Octyl acetate

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ALPHA-PINENE

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BORNYL ACETATE

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CAMPHENE

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Dihydrocarveol acetate

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EO

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GAMMA-TERPINENE

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LIMONENE

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Activities

Monarda clinopodia has 145 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-Chronotropic

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(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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