Seseli transcaucasicum
Seseli transcaucasicum, commonly known as a medicinal herb from the Apiaceae family, is native to the Caucasus region. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, making it a subject of pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Seseli transcaucasicum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Seseli, and its specific species name, Seseli transcaucasicum.
| 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 transcaucasicum, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as Caucasian seseli, while in Russian, it is commonly called сезели транскавказское (sezeli transkavkazskoye). In Turkish, the species is known as Transkafkasya seseli.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the mountainous regions of the Caucasus. Specifically, its presence is well-documented throughout the Transcaucasus area. Beyond this region, its geographical range extends into Western Asia. Within Western Asia, it can be located in the country of Iran. Furthermore, the species is also distributed across the territory of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Seseli transcaucasicum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, narcissin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| narcissin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Seseli transcaucasicum 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |