Pycnanthemum nudum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is primarily found throughout the Southeastern United States. Its natural range includes several specific states within this region. For instance, you can locate it growing in Alabama and Florida. It also inhabits parts of Georgia and North Carolina. Furthermore, its distribution extends into South Carolina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pycnanthemum nudum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a hemicryptophyte, its perenn Perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or surface debris during dormant periods. This life form enables the species to effectively navigate seasonal changes, re-emerging from its underground structures to complete its biological cycle annually.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pycnanthemum nudum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. It is a self-supporting plant, lacking any climber or liana tendencies, and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. In terms of its ecological habitat and positioning, the species is terrestrial, functioning as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte or an aquatic/semiaquatic species.

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 nudum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, EO, THYMOL.

CARVACROL

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EO

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THYMOL

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Activities

Pycnanthemum nudum has 73 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acaricide, Allergenic, Analgesic, Ancylostomicide, Anesthetic.

Acaricide

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Ancylostomicide

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Anesthetic

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Ankylostomacide

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Anthelmintic

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Antiacne

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Antiaggregant

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Antialzheimeran?

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