Peucedanum alsaticum
Peucedanum alsaticum, commonly known as Alsatian celandine, is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Found in limestone-rich habitats across Europe, this plant is characterized by its delicate yellow umbels. While historically noted in ethnobotany, it is primarily valued today for its unique ecological presence in biodiversity studies.
- Scientific name: Peucedanum alsaticum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is further nested within the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Peucedanum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peucedanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Peucedanum alsaticum, is referred to by various regional common names across different languages. In German, it is called Elsässer Haarstrang, while in Polish, it is known as Gorysz alzacki. Its names further vary by region, such as елзаска самодивска трева in Bulgarian, Смовдь-кукотина in Ukrainian, and smldník alsaský in Czech.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Elsässer Haarstrang | Wikidata |
| pl | Gorysz alzacki | Wikidata |
| bg | елзаска самодивска трева | Wikidata |
| uk | Смовдь-кукотина | Wikidata |
| cs | smldník alsaský | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the regions of Middle Europe. Within this central European territory, its presence is specifically documented in Germany. It can also be found across the landscapes of Austria and Hungary. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the country of Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Peucedum alsaticum, is a perennial herb characterized by its distinctive reproductive structures, specifically its fruits. These fruits are typically small, dry, and indehiscent, often shaped like schizocarps that split into two single-seeded segments upon maturity. In the context of its medicinal properties and botanical identification, the morphology of these fruits serves as a key diagnostic feature for distinguishing it from other members of the Apiaceae family.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Peucedanum alsaticum has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alsaticol, Oleic acid, alsaticocoumarin A, astragalin, bergamottin.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alsaticol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alsaticocoumarin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergamottin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| divaricatol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ledebouriellol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Peucedanum alsaticum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-positive bacteria, epilepsy, infectious diseases, seizures.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |