Pycnanthemum virginianum
Virginia mountain-mint
Pycnanthemum virginianum, commonly known as mountain mint, is a resilient perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its aromatic, minty foliage and striking white flower clusters, this plant serves as a vital nectar source for pollinators. It is highly valued in biodiversity gardens for its medicinal and ecological benefits.
- Scientific name: Pycnanthemum virginianum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is 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, known by the common names Virginia mountain-mint, Virginia mountain mint, and Virginia mountainmint, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Virginia mountain-mint | Wikidata |
| en | Virginia mountain mint | Wikidata |
| en | Virginia mountainmint | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is noted in both Ontario and Québec. Moving into the North-Central U.S.A., it can be found throughout the state of Illinois. Its range also extends into the Midwestern landscapes of Iowa. Finally, the species continues its distribution further west into 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. | North Dakota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pycnanthemum virginianum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isomenthone, thymol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isomenthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |