Monarda punctata
Horsemint
Monarda punctata, commonly known as Spotted Bee Balm, is a striking perennial prized for its unique, button-like flowers. Native to North America, this medicinal herb is rich in essential oils. Traditionally, it has been used to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and treat various respiratory ailments through its potent properties.
- Scientific name: Monarda punctata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Monarda punctata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is classified under 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, known scientifically as Monarda punctata, is referred to by various names depending on the language and cultural context. In German, it is commonly called Pferdeminze, a name also used in its Swiss German variant, de-ch. In Russian, it is known as Монарда точечная, while in Ukrainian, it is identified as Монарда плямиста. Additionally, the Navajo people have their own traditional name for this species, which is Azeeʼ ndootʼeezhí.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Pferdeminze | Wikidata |
| ru | Монарда точечная | Wikidata |
| nv | Azeeʼ ndootʼeezhí | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Pferdeminze | Wikidata |
| uk | Монарда плямиста | Wikidata |
| ar | نعنع الفرس | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 斑點美國薄荷 | Wikidata |
| fr | Monarde punctuée | Wikidata |
| zh | 斑点美国薄荷 | Wikidata |
| en | horsemint | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Monarda punctata, exhibits a specific presence within the North-Central region of the United States. Its documented geographical range includes several key states located in this central corridor. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Illinois and Iowa. Additionally, the species extends its distribution into Kansas and Minnesota. Finally, its habitat also encompasses the state of Missouri, rounding out its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
Chemicals
Monarda punctata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, rosmarinic acid, thymoquinone.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Monarda punctata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Monarda punctata 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |