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

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 ★☆☆☆☆