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 ★☆☆☆☆