Peucedanum | |
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Peucedanum officinale | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Subfamily: | Apioideae |
Tribe: | Selineae |
Genus: | Peucedanum L. |
Type species | |
Peucedanum officinale [1] L. | |
Species | |
See text | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Peucedanum is a genus of flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. [3] Peucedanum boasts a global presence with diverse spread of morphological features. [4] [5] Peucedanum species are characterized by dorsally compressed mericarps, slightly prominent dorsal ribs, narrowly winged lateral ribs, and a broad commissure. [5] However, the vast diversity of morphology, fruit forms, and phytochemical production makes classifying species in the Peucedanum challenging. [6] [5] Historically relevant in traditional medicine, Peucedanum's taxonomic complexity arises from its extensive diversity. [7] [5]
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. [5] These efforts hold potential for advancements in therapeutic discoveries and contribute to the ecological significance of this globally diverse genus.
Recent genomic analyses have indicated Peucedanum's non-monophyletic nature, prompting revisions in its taxonomic classification. [5] Once considered among the largest genera of the Apiaceae, taxonomic revisions, informed by genomic and phytochemical analyses, have reduced the estimated number of Peucedanum species to approximately 74. [5] [4] Molecular phylogenetic studies have identified fifteen mutation hotspots in the Peucedanum genome, providing potential markers for accurate species classification. [5] Ongoing taxonomic revisions, guided by genetic insights, aim to enhance accuracy and facilitate the discovery of new Peucedanumspecies.
As of January 2024 [update] , Plants of the World Online accepted the following species: [8]
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Species formerly classified as Peucedanum include:
Former accepted name | Year assigned | Currently accepted name | Year reclassified | Additional synonyms in genus |
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Peucedanum abyssinicumVatke [9] | 1876 | Afrosciadium abyssinicum (Vatke) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | Peucedanum silaifoliumHiern (1877) |
Peucedanum angustisectum(Engl.) Norman | Lefebvrea angustisecta Engl. | |||
Peucedanum articulatumC.C.Towns. [10] | 1987 | Afrosciadium articulatum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum caffrumMeisn. [11] | 1987 | Afrosciadium caffrum (Meisn.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | Peucedanum connatumE.Mey. ex Sond. (1862) |
Peucedanum camerunenseJacq.-Fél. | Lefebvrea angustisecta Engl. | |||
Peucedanum dispersumC.C.Towns. [12] | 1987 | Afrosciadium dispersum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum dissectum(C.H.Wright) Dawe, nom. illeg. [13] | 1906 | Afrosciadium kerstenii (Engl.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum englerianumH.Wolff [14] | 1927 | Afrosciadium englerianum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum eylesiiC.Norman [15] | 1932 | Afrosciadium eylesii (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum friesiorumH.Wolff [16] | 1927 | Afrosciadium friesiorum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | Peucedanum aberderanseH.Wolff (1927) |
Peucedanum galbanum(L.) Magee [17] | 1898 | Notobubon galbanum (L.) Drude | 2008 | Peucedanum galbanum var. dentatumKuntze (1898) |
Peucedanum gossweileriC.Norman [18] | 1922 | Afrosciadium gossweileri (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum harmsianumH.Wolff [19] | 1927 | Afrosciadium harmsianum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | Peucedanum canaliculatumVerdc. (1954) |
Peucedanum kersteniiEngl. [20] | 1894 | Afrosciadium kerstenii (Engl.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | Peucedanum dissectum(C.H.Wright) Dawe (1906) |
Peucedanum kupenseI.Darbysh. & Cheek | Lefebvrea angustisecta Engl. | |||
Peucedanum lundenseCannon [21] | 1970 | Afrosciadium lundense (Cannon) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum lynesiiC.Norman [22] | 1936 | Afrosciadium lynesii (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum magalismontanumSond. [23] | 1862 | Afrosciadium magalismontanum (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | Peucedanum schlechteriEngl. (1921) |
Peucedanum natalense(Sond.) Engl. [24] | 1921 | Afrosciadium natalense (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum nyassicumH.Wolff [25] | 1912 | Afrosciadium nyassicum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | Peucedanum doctorisC.Norman (1928) Peucedanum monticolaC.Norman (1928) |
Peucedanum silausL. [26] | 1753 | Silaum silaus (L.) Schinz & Thell. | 1915 | |
Peucedanum platycarpumSond. [27] | 1862 | Afrosciadium platycarpum (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum rhodesicumCannon [28] | 1976 | Afrosciadium rhodesicum (Cannon) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 | |
Peucedanum trisectumC.C.Towns. [29] | 1976 | Afrosciadium trisectum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter | 2008 |
Spanning from Madeira to the Hawaiian islands, Peucedanum's expansive geographical range has necessitated reclassification of African Peucedanoid species based on nuanced taxonomy incorporating genetic, morphological, habit, and seasonality considerations. [4] [30]
Peucedanum's medicinal significance, especially in treating antimicrobial-resistant infections, underscores the need for accurate taxonomy. Species like Peucedanum graveolens, Peucedanum japonicum, and Peucedanum ostruthium exhibit antimicrobial properties, suggesting potential as alternative treatments as a compliment to antibiotics in combating antibiotic-resistant pathogens. [7] [31] [32]
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