Pycnanthemum verticillatum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of North America. In Eastern Canada, its distribution can be found within the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it is documented in the state of Illinois. The species also extends across the plains into Iowa and Kansas. Finally, its presence continues southward into Missouri.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pycnanthemum verticillatum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist across multiple growing seasons. As a hemicryptophyte, its perennating buds are located at the soil surface or just below it, protected by leaf litter or organic matter during unfavorable periods. This specific life form, categorized under both hemicryptophyte classifications, enables the plant to effectively manage seasonal transitions and re-emerge from its dormant state to support its long-term survival in its natural habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pycnanthemum verticillatum is characterized by a growth form classified as both a herb and a forb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. This plant is strictly a terrestrial species, lacking any aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and it functions as a terrestrial organism rather than an epiphyte. It is a self-supporting plant that does not possess climbing mechanisms, such as liana or vine traits, nor does it require external support to maintain its stature. Furthermore, it is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior toward other plants.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Pycnanthemum verticillatum is driven by its seasonal flowering cycle, which is timed to coincide with specific environmental conditions to ensure successful pollination and seed development. The flowering period typically commences in June and extends through July, though the specific timing can be variable depending on local climatic conditions. During this window, the plant produces its reproductive structures, facilitating the genetic exchange necessary for the continuation of the species. Following the peak flowering months, the plant focuses on seed maturation, which serves as the primary method for dispersal and the establishment of new individuals in its natural habitat.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pycnanthemum verticillatum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PINENE, Caryophyllene.

1,8-Cineole

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1-OCTEN-3-OL

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ALPHA-PINENE

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BETA-PINENE

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Caryophyllene

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EO

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Germacrene D

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Isomenthone

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LIMONENE

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MENTHONE

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Activities

Pycnanthemum verticillatum has 157 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-Chronotropic

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(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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