Lomatium suksdorfii
Lomatium suksdorfii, commonly known as Suksdorf's lomatium, is a delicate perennial herb native to Western North America. Belonging to the Apiaceae family, this plant features charming white flower clusters. Historically used by Indigenous communities, it holds significant ethnobotanical value for its potential medicinal properties and its role in diverse ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Lomatium suksdorfii
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement puts it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Ultimately, Lomatium suksdorfii is a member of the family Apiaceae and is identified under the genus Lomatium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lomatium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lomatium suksdorfii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is most frequently referred to as Suksdorf's lomatium, while in German, it is known as Suksdorfs Lomatium.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of the Northwestern United States. Its geographical range is quite localized, focusing on a few key states in this area. Specifically, you can locate Lomatium suksdorfii growing within the state of Oregon. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the neighboring state of Washington. Therefore, its distribution is strictly limited to these two northwestern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lomatium suksdorfii, is a perennial herb characterized by its delicate structure, which includes a thick taproot and finely divided foliage. While the plant is often admired for its clusters of small white flowers, its reproductive cycle concludes with the development of the fruit. The fruit of Lomatium suksdorfii is a small, dry schizocarp that typically splits into two distinct segments, playing a crucial role in the dispersal of seeds to ensure the continuation of the species within its native habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lomatium suksdorfii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Suksdorfin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Suksdorfin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |