Seseli peucedanoides
Seseli peucedanoiides, commonly known as a rare member of the Apiaceae family, is a specialized medicinal plant found in specific ecological niches. While less documented than its relatives, it holds significant potential in ethnobotany. Researchers study its unique chemical constituents to explore potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Seseli peucedanoides
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 and the genus Seseli. Specifically, the medicinal species is identified as Seseli peucedanoides.
| 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 peucedanoides, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In Hungarian, it is called zöldes gurgolya or zöldes kígyókapor. In French, it can be identified as Séséli faux peucédan, Séséli verdâtre, or Gasparrinie faux peucédan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | zöldes gurgolya | Wikidata |
| hu | zöldes kígyókapor | Wikidata |
| fr | Séséli faux peucédan | Wikidata |
| fr | Séséli verdâtre | Wikidata |
| fr | Gasparrinie faux peucédan | Wikidata |
| fr | Gasparrinia peucedanoides | Wikidata |
| fr | Gasparinia peucedanoides | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. It can also be found inhabiting the landscapes of Hungary within the same central region. Moving toward the west, the species is distributed across parts of Southwestern Europe, specifically in France. Finally, its southeastern reaches encompass the countries of Albania and Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Seseli peucedanoides, is characterized by its specific reproductive structures, most notably its fruits. As a member of the Apiaceae family, the development of its fruits is a key identifying feature for botanical study. Specifically, the MB fruits serve as a critical morphological marker used to distinguish this species from its close relatives within the genus.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MB fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Seseli peucedanoides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |