Pycnanthemum loomisii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a scattered geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the United States. In the North-Central region, it can be found growing within the state of Illinois. Moving toward the Northeastern United States, its presence is documented in West Virginia. The species also extends into the Southeastern United States, specifically appearing in Alabama and Kentucky. Additionally, its range reaches into the Southeastern area of Delaware.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pycnanthemum loomisii is characterized by its nature as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. It functions as a hemicryptophyte, a life form in which the perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or the ground itself during unfavorable environmental conditions. This hemicryptophytic growth habit ensures its survival and ability to regenerate each year, establishing a stable presence within its ecological niche.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pycnanthemum loomisii is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb. It is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit climbing behavior, functioning as neither a liana nor a vine. This species is categorized as an independent organism, lacking parasitic tendencies, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte. While its habitat can range across various moisture gradients, its fundamental ecological classification encompasses aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial 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 loomisii has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PINENE, Alpha terpinene, BETA-PINENE, BORNYL ACETATE.

1,8-Cineole

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ALPHA-PINENE

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Alpha terpinene

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BETA-PINENE

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BORNYL ACETATE

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CAMPHENE

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CARVONE

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Caryophyllene

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Caryophyllene oxide

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EO

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Activities

Pycnanthemum loomisii has 164 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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