Pycnanthemum muticum
Pycnanthemum muticum, commonly known as bitter pycnanthemum, is a perennial herb native to North America. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant is prized for its fragrant foliage and nectar-rich flowers. It serves as a vital pollinator magnet, supporting diverse beneficial insects within many ecological landscapes.
- Scientific name: Pycnanthemum muticum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pycnanthemum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pycnanthemum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pycnanthemum muticum, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is most frequently called powderytooth or mountain mint. When translated into other languages, its identity remains consistent through names such as menta polvorienta in Spanish, menthe poudreuse in French, and pudrige Zahn in German.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as bitter pycnanthemum, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central region, it can be found growing in the states of Illinois and Missouri. Its range also extends into the Northeast, where it is documented in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Additionally, the species is located in the North-Central area of Michigan. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence across diverse parts of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Hampshire | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pycnanthemum muticum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, 1-octen-3-one, menthofuran, menthone, mintlactone.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-octen-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menthofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mintlactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonanal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |