Monarda fistulosa
Beebalm
Monarda fistulosa, commonly known as Wild Bergamot or Bee Balm, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its striking lavender blossoms, this aromatic plant is prized in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, often used to treat respiratory ailments and digestive issues effectively.
- Scientific name: Monarda fistulosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Monarda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monarda | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Monarda fistulosa, is known by various names across different languages and cultures. In German, it is referred to as Wilde Bergamotte, a name used in both standard German (de) and Swiss German (de-ch). Its cultural significance is reflected in indigenous languages, such as the Navajo name Azeeʼ ndootʼeezhítsoh (nv) and the Chyaskit name Vé'ȯhkėheséeo'ȯtse (chy). Additionally, in Russian, it is commonly called Монарда дудчатая (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Wilde Bergamotte | Wikidata |
| chy | Vé'ȯhkėheséeo'ȯtse | Wikidata |
| ru | Монарда дудчатая | Wikidata |
| nv | Azeeʼ ndootʼeezhítsoh | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Wilde Bergamotte | Wikidata |
| zh | 拟美国薄荷 | Wikidata |
| ar | مونردة انبوبية | Wikidata |
| sv | Lila temynta | Wikidata |
| fa | مناردا فیستولسا | Wikidata |
| uk | Монарда трубчаста | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across both Europe and North America. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Germany. Its presence extends significantly into Western Canada, where it inhabits the province of British Columbia. The species is also widely distributed across the Canadian prairies, specifically in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Finally, its range reaches into the province of Manitoba, completing its broad northern reach.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Monarda fistulosa, commonly known as wild bergamot, utilizes its vibrant, tubular flowers as its primary medicinal component. These distinct, lavender-colored flowers are rich in essential oils, which are often collected to create a potent flower extract. This extract serves as a concentrated source of therapeutic compounds, frequently used in herbal preparations to provide antimicrobial and soothing properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Monarda fistulosa has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, p-cymene, Carvacrol, apigenin, didymin.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| didymin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| interleukin-6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Monarda fistulosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, yeasts.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yeasts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |