Peucedanum
Peucedanum, commonly known as umbellifers, belongs to the Apiaceae family and comprises various medicinal herbs. Renowned for their bioactive compounds, these plants are studied for their therapeutic potential in treating inflammation and oxidative stress. While many species offer healing benefits, careful identification is crucial due to potential toxicity.
- Scientific name: Peucedanum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Apiaceae within 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, belonging to the genus Peucedanum, is known by various names across different linguistic and cultural contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 疆前胡属 (zh-hans), 前胡屬 (zh-hant), and 前胡屬 (zh-hk). Additionally, in Kurdish, it is known as گۆرژ (ku-arab) or Gorij (ku-latn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 疆前胡属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 前胡屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 前胡屬 | Wikidata |
| ku-arab | گۆرژ | Wikidata |
| ku-latn | Gorij | Wikidata |
| pl | Gorysz | Wikidata |
| be | Дзікая пятрушка | Wikidata |
| ru | Горичник | Wikidata |
| uk | Смовдь | Wikidata |
| et | Piimputk | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its distribution also extends to the northern territories of Finland. Furthermore, the species is present in the Faroe Islands, known locally as Føroyar. Finally, its habitat encompasses the islands of Great Britain and Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Peucedanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nodakenin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nodakenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Peucedanum has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Anticonvulsant, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Insect-Repellent.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insect-Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |