Pycnanthemum albescens
Pycnanthemum albescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (170 studies) · ★★★★☆
, scientifically known as Pycnanthemum albescens, is a distinctive member of the mint family, commonly called white mountain mint. Native to North American woodlands, this perennial herb is prized for its silvery foliage and aromatic leaves. It serves as a vital nectar source for pollinators and possesses various medicinal properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pycnanthemum albescensDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily focused within the central regions of the United States. In the North-Central area, it can be found growing across the states of Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri. Its presence extends further into the North-Central plains within the state of Oklahoma. Additionally, the species reaches into the South-Central United States, specifically within Texas. Together, these locations define the core geographical range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Kentucky | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pycnanthemum albescens has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 8-Acetoxycarvotanacetone, ALPHA-PINENE, CARVONE, Isomenthone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-Acetoxycarvotanacetone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isomenthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ledene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linalol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pulegone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
8-Acetoxycarvotanacetone
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVONE
- Dr. Duke
Isomenthone
- Dr. Duke
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
Ledene
- Dr. Duke
Linalol
- Dr. Duke
MENTHONE
- Dr. Duke
Pulegone
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Pycnanthemum albescens has 151 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |