Pimpinella aromatica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pimpinella schatilensis
• Tragium aromaticum
• Pimpinella cappadocica var. iberica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, falling into the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Pimpinella.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of the Caucasus region. Its natural range extends through the rugged terrain of the North Caucasus. Additionally, it can be located within the mountainous areas of the Transcaucasus. The species also maintains a significant presence in Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Türkiye. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these specific ecological zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pimpinella aromatica is characterized by its preference for rugged, high-altitude terrains, specifically thriving within mountainous regions. It is commonly found colonizing shrubberies and stony places, where it adapts to the challenging conditions of rocky substrates and sparse vegetation. These environments typically provide the well-drained soil and specific microclimates necessary for its growth, allowing the species to establish itself amidst the physical complexity of montane landscapes and scrubland ecosystems.

Habitat :

mountains, shrubberies, stony places

Life history

The life history of Pimpinella aromatica is characterized by a biennial lifecycle, meaning the plant typically completes its biological development over a period of two years. During its first year of growth, the plant focuses on vegetative development, establishing a robust root system and producing a basal rosette of leaves. In its second year, the plant undergoes a reproductive phase, transitioning from vegetative growth to the development of an inflorescence, where it produces flowers and eventually seeds to ensure the continuation of the species. Following the successful dispersal of seeds, the individual plant completes its life cycle.

Lifecycle :

biennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pimpinella aromatica is characterized by its herbaceous growth form, presenting as a non-woody plant. It typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.2 m to a maximum of 0.7 m. As a herb, the plant lacks woody tissue, maintaining a soft, flexible structure throughout its stature.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.7 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Pimpinella aromatica is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window and the production of extremely lightweight seeds. The flowering process is concentrated during the month of July, with both the onset and the conclusion of the blooming period occurring within this month. Following successful pollination, the plant produces seeds that are remarkably uniform in size; the seed mass is highly consistent, with a mean, maximum, and minimum value all recorded at 0.00053 g. This minimal seed mass suggests a reproductive strategy focused on high-volume dispersal of very fine seeds.

Flowering time :

Jul

Seed mass mean:

0.00053 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pimpinella aromatica has 3 reported plant parts identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, seed, leaf.

Fruit

1. Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
2. Scientific reports
3. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Seed

1. Journal of plant research
2. Biomedical chromatography : BMC
3. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Leaf

1. Journal of plant research

Chemicals

Pimpinella aromatica has 174 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANETHOLE, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Estragole, Flavonoids, Linalool.

ANETHOLE

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of chromatography. A
3. PloS one
4. Advances in experimental medicine and biology
5. Dental research journal

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Dr. Duke
2. Chemistry & biodiversity
3. Scientific reports

Estragole

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of chromatography. A
3. Reviews on recent clinical trials

Flavonoids

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences
2. Biology
3. Scientific reports

Linalool

1. Dr. Duke
2. Bioresource technology
3. Journal of separation science

trans-Anethole

1. Dr. Duke
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Ash

1. Dr. Duke
2. Chemistry & biodiversity

CALCIUM

1. Dr. Duke
2. Chemistry & biodiversity

Dianethole

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

FAT

1. Dr. Duke
2. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Pimpinella aromatica has 705 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative, Anticancer.

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Dental research journal
4. Folia medica
5. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antioxidant

1. Dr. Duke
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
4. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
5. Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.)

Antimicrobial

1. Dental research journal
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Folia medica
4. Scientific reports

Antiproliferative

1. Dr. Duke
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anticonvulsant

1. Dr. Duke
2. BioMed research international

Antidiabetic

1. Dr. Duke
2. Advances in experimental medicine and biology

Antifungal

1. Dental research journal
2. Folia medica

Antiulcer

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Neuroprotective

1. Dr. Duke
2. Advances in experimental medicine and biology

Preparations

Pimpinella aromatica has 14 reported preparations identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils, essential oil, Essential oils, methanolic extract, P. anisum oil.

Essential oils

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Phytotherapy research : PTR
4. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Essential oil

1. Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
2. Chemistry & biodiversity
3. Folia medica

Essential oils

1. Bioresource technology
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Methanolic extract

1. Journal of wound care
2. Scientific reports

P. anisum oil

1. Ultrastructural pathology

Pimpinella anisum extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Aqueous and organic extracts

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chloroformic extracts

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Ethanolic extracts

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Extract

1. Journal of wound care