coastal hog fennel

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• coastal hog fennel

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Anethum japonicum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Peucedanum, specifically as the species Peucedanum japonicum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the North-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends across the Japanese archipelago, including the Nansei-shotō islands. Furthermore, it can be found growing throughout the Korean peninsula. Together, these locations define the primary natural range of Peucedanum japonicum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Peucedanum japonicum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a perennial species, it establishes a long-term presence in its habitat, often investing significant energy into developing robust root systems that allow it to survive periods of dormancy and regrow annually. This multi-year lifecycle enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, leading to more substantial reproductive efforts in subsequent years compared to annual or biennial species. Through its continuous existence, Peucedanum japonicum can navigate seasonal environmental fluctuations, maintaining stability within its ecological niche over an extended lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Peucedanum japonicum is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. The plant typically reaches a mean height of approximately 1 m, maintaining a fleshy or herbaceous consistency without any woody tissue.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height mean:

1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Peucedanum japonicum is characterized by the development of small, distinct fruits that exhibit specific morphological dimensions. The fruit length within a population varies, with a minimum measurement of 0.4 cm, a mean of 0.5 cm, and a maximum reaching up to 0.6 cm. Similarly, the fruit width shows notable variability, ranging from a minimum of 0.25 cm to a maximum of 0.4 cm, with an average width of 0.325 cm. These dimensional traits define the physical parameters of the reproductive structures essential to the plant's life cycle.

Fruit length max:

0.6 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.5 cm

Fruit length min:

0.4 cm

Fruit width max:

0.4 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.325 cm

Fruit width min:

0.25 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Peucedanum japonicum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf.

Root

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. ACS omega
3. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

1. ACS omega

Chemicals

Peucedanum japonicum has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Peucedanol, RUTIN, (+)-Marmesin, (+)-Oxypeucedanin hydrate.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Botanical studies
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. ACS omega

Peucedanol

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
2. ACS omega

RUTIN

1. Botanical studies
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

(+)-Marmesin

1. Phytochemistry

(+)-Oxypeucedanin hydrate

1. Phytochemistry

(+)-Peucedanol

1. Phytochemistry

(+)-Pteryxin

1. Phytochemistry

(+)-peucedanocoumarin III

1. Phytochemistry

(+)-trans-4'-tigloylkhellactone

1. Phytochemistry

(+)-visamminol

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Peucedanum japonicum has 6 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiplatelet, Antiviral.

Anticancer

1. Fitoterapia

Antimicrobial

1. Fitoterapia

Antioxidant

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiplatelet

1. Fitoterapia

Antiviral

1. Fitoterapia

Vasorelaxant

1. Fitoterapia

Medicinal Uses

Peucedanum japonicum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include coughs, obesity, anti-oxidant, bronchial asthma, cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations