Seseli resinosum
Seseli resinosum, commonly known as resinous seseli, is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to mountainous regions, this plant is distinguished by its aromatic, resinous properties. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it holds significant interest for its unique chemical compounds and potential therapeutic applications in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Seseli resinosum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its scientific genus name, Seseli.
| 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, Seseli resinosum, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as resinous seseli, while in German, it is commonly known as Harz-Seseli.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Seseli resinosum, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Türkiye. This concentrated distribution suggests that the plant is highly adapted to the particular environmental conditions found there. Consequently, its occurrence is tied closely to the unique ecological niche provided by this specific territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Seseli resinosum, is primarily valued for its aromatic exudates. The most significant medicinal component is the resin, which is harvested from the plant's structures. This sticky resin is collected as the characteristic substance that gives the species its name, resinosum, and it serves as the primary source for its therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resinosum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Seseli resinosum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-samidin, (-)-anomalin, calipteryxin, d-laserpitin, deltoin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-samidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-anomalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calipteryxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-laserpitin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deltoin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| samidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |