Pycnanthemum clinopodioides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Pycnanthemum clinopodioides, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Northeastern United States. Its presence can be documented across several key states in this region. Specifically, it is found within the borders of Connecticut and Massachusetts. The species also inhabits parts of New Jersey and New York. Finally, its distribution extends into the state of Pennsylvania.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pycnanthemum clinopodioides is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth strategy, the species functions as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennable buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic debris during unfavorable conditions. This hemicryptophytic life form ensures its survival and ability to regenerate annually from these protected buds, supporting its long-term presence in its natural habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pycnanthemum clinopodioides is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and specifically a forb. This species is a self-supporting plant, lacking any climbing or vine-like tendencies, and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its habitat preference and ecological positioning, it is categorized as a terrestrial plant, avoiding aquatic or semiaquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pycnanthemum clinopodioides has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 3-OCTANOL, 3-Octanone, ALPHA-PINENE.

1,8-Cineole

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1-OCTEN-3-OL

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3-OCTANOL

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3-Octanone

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ALPHA-PINENE

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BETA-PINENE

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CARVONE

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Caryophyllene

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EO

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Germacrene D

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Activities

Pycnanthemum clinopodioides has 214 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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