Pycnanthemum montanum
Pycnanthemum montanum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (239 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Pycnanthemum montanum, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Commonly called Mountain Mountain Mint, this resilient plant is prized for its aromatic foliage and delicate white flowers. Often utilized in traditional herbalism, it serves as a vital resource for pollinators in diverse ecosystems.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pycnanthemum montanumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions of the eastern United States. In the Northeastern U.S.A., it can be found growing in West Virginia. Its distribution extends significantly into the Southeastern U.S.A. through several states. Specifically, it inhabits parts of Alabama and Georgia within this southern region. Finally, the plant is also documented across North Carolina and South Carolina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | 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 montanum 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, 1-Octen-3-yl acetate, 3-OCTANOL, ALPHA-PINENE.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-Octen-3-yl acetate | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-OCTANOL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bicyclogermacrene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pycnanthemum montanum has 210 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 | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |