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Prionosciadium dissectum

Prionosciadium dissectum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Prionosciadium dissectum, scientifically known as Prionosciadium dissectum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific ecological niches, this species offers significant phytochemical potential. Understanding its biological profile is essential for exploring its traditional uses and its growing role in modern pharmacological research.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Prionosciadium dissectum

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • jalocote

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. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, specifically within the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Prionosciadium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Prionosciadium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the country of Mexico. It can be found growing in the regions of Mexico Northeast. Additionally, its presence extends into the areas of Mexico Southwest. These two distinct locations define its known natural range within the nation. Therefore, its habitat is concentrated in these particular parts of the Mexican landscape.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Prionosciadium dissectum 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 leaf.

Plant parts reported in Prionosciadium dissectum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Prionosciadium dissectum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, Gallic acid, kinetin.

Chemicals reported in Prionosciadium dissectum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kinetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Gallic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

kinetin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Prionosciadium dissectum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Prionosciadium dissectum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)