Seseli gummiferum
Seseli gummiferum, commonly known as a member of the Apiaceae family, is a resilient medicinal herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique aromatic properties, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, which offer potential therapeutic benefits in traditional herbal medicine and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Seseli gummiferum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Seseli, specifically as the species Seseli gummiferum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Seseli | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Seseli gummiferum, is identified in the Russian language by the common name Жабрица камеденосная.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Жабрица камеденосная | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Europe and Asia. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the territory of Germany. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits Greece and the island of Kriti. Furthermore, the species is located in Eastern Europe, specifically within the Krym region. Finally, its range reaches into Western Asia, particularly throughout Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Seseli gummiferum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Seseli gummiferum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus lugdunensis, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus lugdunensis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |