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Peucedanum
Sign in to savePeucedanum is a genus of flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. Peucedanum boasts a global presence with diverse spread of morphological features. Peucedanum species are characterized by dorsally compressed mericarps, slightly prominent dorsal ribs, narrowly winged lateral ribs, and a broad commissure. However, the vast diversity of morphology, fruit forms, and phytochemical production makes classifying species in the Peucedanum challenging. Historically relevant in traditional medicine, Peucedanum's taxonomic complexity arises from its extensive diversity.
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Peucedanum is a taxon at the genus rank within the family Apiaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Apioideae and is classified under the order Apiales, class Magnoliopsida, and phylum Tracheophyta in the kingdom Plantae. The genus has several common names, including peucedanum, Donuzquyruğu, Дзікая пятрушка, and smldník.
The native range of Peucedanum includes Albania, Algeria, Altay, Assam, Austria, the Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, and Cameroon. Records of the genus are held by institutions such as NY, BROWN, CM, and GH, with occurrences documented in the United States, Europe, and the Netherlands. There are 1144 occurrence records and 661 records associated with 612 media items.
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Species
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderApiales
- FamilyApiaceae
General: Peucedanum (πευκέδᾰνον, peukedanon, the Gr. name of a plant
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 661
- With media
- 612
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Collections
- NY, BROWN, CM, GH
- Recorded in
- United States, Europe, Netherlands
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Former species
- Distribution
- Medicinal potential
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Peucedanum is a genus of flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. Peucedanum boasts a global presence with diverse spread of morphological features. Peucedanum species are characterized by dorsally compressed mericarps, slightly prominent dorsal ribs, narrowly winged lateral ribs, and a broad commissure. However, the vast diversity of morphology, fruit forms, and phytochemical production makes classifying species in the Peucedanum challenging. Historically relevant in traditional medicine, Peucedanum's taxonomic complexity arises from its extensive diversity.
Peucedanum's taxonomy is being reshaped by novel genomic insights, prompting ongoing revisions with promising implications for ethnopharmacological research and the broader understanding of plant biodiversity. These efforts hold potential for advancements in therapeutic discoveries and contribute to the ecological significance of this globally diverse genus.
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