Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (269 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, is commonly called narrow-leaf mountain mint. This aromatic perennial herb is native to North American prairies and woodlands. Renowned for its citrusy scent and ability to attract pollinators, it holds significant value in traditional herbalism and as a vital component of biodiverse ecosystems.
- Family
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- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pycnanthemum tenuifoliumDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across both Eastern Canada and the North-Central United States. Within the Canadian landscape, its range extends through the provinces of Ontario and Québec. Moving southward into the United States, the species is well-established in the North-Central region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the states of Illinois and Iowa. Additionally, its distribution reaches further west into the plains of Kansas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium has 42 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 3-Hexenol, 3-OCTANOL, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-Hexenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-OCTANOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allo-Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-ELEMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
1-OCTEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
3-Hexenol
- Dr. Duke
3-OCTANOL
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Allo-Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-ELEMENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BORNYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium has 227 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient.
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |