Peucedanum alsaticum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ligusticum alsaticum
• Peucedanum sulcatum
• Pteroselinum alsaticum
• Cynorhiza sulcata
• Mylinum commutatum
• Selinum sulcatum
• Johrenia pichleri
• Cervaria alsatica
• Xanthoselinum alsaticum var. discolor
• Peucedanum alsaticum f. nikolovii
• Cnidium alsaticum
• Peucedanum lubimenkoanum
• Peucedanum nymanii
• Xanthoselinum alsaticum
• Selinum alsaticum
• Cervaria alsatica var. luteola
• Xanthoselinum alsaticum var. albiflorum

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Peucedanum alsaticum is characterized by its ability to colonize a variety of terrestrial environments, showing a particular affinity for diverse landscapes ranging from open spaces to shaded areas. It is commonly found inhabiting forests and forest edges, where it utilizes the transitional light conditions provided by the periphery of woodland ecosystems. Furthermore, the species thrives in meadows, where it can access sufficient sunlight and soil moisture, and it is also known to occur within the managed landscapes of parks. This broad ecological plasticity allows it to establish itself across different successional stages and vegetation structures within its range.

Habitat :

forest,forestedges,meadows,parks

Life history

The life history of Peucedanum alsaticum is characterized by its existence as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist across multiple growing seasons. As a hemicryptophyte, its regenerative buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or surface debris during unfavorable periods. The species exhibits a deciduous nature, shedding its foliage annually as it transitions through its seasonal cycles.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Peucedanum alsaticum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This plant is strictly self-supporting rather than being a climber, liana, or vine, and it functions as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches an average height of 0.75 m, though its size can vary significantly, with individuals ranging from a minimum height of 0.5 m to a maximum height of 1.2 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.2 m

Plant height mean:

0.75 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Peucedanum alsaticum is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy typical of many members of the Apiaceae family that allows the plant to fix carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle. In this process, the enzyme RuBisCO facilitates the initial carboxylation, making the plant particularly reliant on favorable environmental conditions, such as moderate temperatures and adequate moisture, to minimize photorespiration. The plant's physiological efficiency is closely tied to its ability to regulate stomatal conductance to balance CO2 uptake with transpiration rates. This metabolic framework supports the synthesis of secondary metabolites and essential oils within its tissues, which are integral to its chemical profile and overall biological function.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Peucedanum alsaticum is characterized by a specific flowering phenology and specialized pollination and dispersal mechanisms. The flowering period is concentrated in the month of July, with both the start and end of the blooming cycle occurring during this time. The plant utilizes a biotic pollination syndrome, specifically relying on insects to facilitate the transfer of pollen. While the species is capable of self-fertilization, its reproductive success is closely tied to these insect interactions. Following successful fertilization, the plant produces seeds with a highly variable mass; the mean seed mass is approximately 0.0012295 g, with individual seeds ranging from a minimum of 0.000498 g to a maximum of 0.0015 g. Once mature, the seeds are dispersed via an anemochorous syndrome, meaning they are primarily spread by the action of the wind.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

Jul

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed mass max:

0.0015 g

Seed mass mean:

0.0012295 g

Seed mass min:

0.000498 g

Self fertilization :

present

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Peucedanum alsaticum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of AOAC International

Chemicals

Peucedanum alsaticum has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alsaticol, Alsaticocoumarin A, Astragalin, Bergamottin, Divaricatol.

Alsaticol

1. Journal of chromatography. A
2. Journal of separation science

Alsaticocoumarin A

1. Journal of chromatography. A

Astragalin

1. Journal of AOAC International

Bergamottin

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Divaricatol

1. Journal of separation science

Fatty acids

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Furanocoumarin

1. Journal of chromatography. A

Furanocoumarins

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Ledebouriellol

1. Journal of separation science

Notoptol

1. Journal of separation science

Conditions

Peucedanum alsaticum has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Gram-positive bacteria, epilepsy, infectious diseases, seizures.

Gram-positive bacteria

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Epilepsy

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Infectious diseases

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Seizures

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology