Pycnanthemum loomisii
Pycnanthemum loomisii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (191 studies) · ★★★★☆
Pycnanthemum loomisii, scientifically known as Pycnanthemum loomisii, is a distinctive member of the mint family, often referred to as Loomis's mountain mint. Native to specific North American habitats, this aromatic perennial is valued for its dense, white flower clusters and its potential ecological and therapeutic roles in herbal traditions.
- 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 loomisiiDistribution
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Delaware | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Kentucky | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | North Carolina | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | South Carolina | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Tennessee | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Virginia | WCVP |
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Alpha terpinene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BORNYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
CARVONE
- Dr. Duke
Caryophyllene
- Dr. Duke
Caryophyllene oxide
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
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.
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |