Pycnanthemum californicum
Pycnanthemum californicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (180 studies) · ★★★★☆
Pycnanthemum californicum, is a resilient perennial herb native to the western United States. Belonging to the mint family, this aromatic plant is celebrated for its silvery foliage and delicate white blooms. Often used in traditional wellness practices, it serves as a vital component for supporting local pollinator ecosystems.
- 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 californicumDistribution
This plant is specifically found within a very limited geographic range. Its natural distribution is concentrated in the Southwestern United States. Within this region, it is native only to the state of California. Because of this localized presence, it is considered a regional species rather than a widespread one. Understanding this specific habitat is essential for studying its unique ecological role.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pycnanthemum californicum has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 1-Octen-3-yl acetate, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PINENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-Octen-3-yl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isomenthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
1-OCTEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
1-Octen-3-yl acetate
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Caryophyllene
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Isomenthone
- Dr. Duke
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
MENTHONE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Pycnanthemum californicum has 161 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |