Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides
Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides, commonly known as bitter pycnanthemum, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its aromatic, mint-family foliage, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. Historically utilized for its digestive and antimicrobial properties, it serves as a fascinating subject for studying natural compounds in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is situated within 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, Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is most commonly referred to as bitter pycnanthemum or mountain bushy mint. In German, it is known as Berg-Pycnanthemum, and in French, it is called pycnanthème amer.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central region, it can be found growing in Illinois. Its presence extends into the Northeastern United States, specifically within the state of Indiana and across West Virginia. Moving toward the Southeastern United States, the species is also located in Alabama. Finally, its range continues through the landscapes of Georgia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | 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 pycnanthemoides has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (R)-(+)-pulegone, 1,8-cineole, linalool, myrcene, piperitenone.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (R)-(+)-pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |