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.
Taxonomy Recent genomic analyses have indicated Peucedanums non-monophyletic nature, prompting revisions in its taxonomic classification. 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. Molecular phylogenetic studies have identified fifteen mutation hotspots in the Peucedanum genome, providing potential markers for accurate species classification. Ongoing taxonomic revisions, guided by genetic insights, aim to enhance accuracy and facilitate the discovery of new Peucedanum species.
Species , Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
Peucedanum adae Woronow Peucedanum akaliniae Akpulat, Gürdal & Tuncay Peucedanum alpinum (Sieber ex Schult.) B.L.Burtt & P.H.Davis Peucedanum alsaticum L. Peucedanum ampliatum K.T.Fu Peucedanum anamallayense C.B.Clarke Peucedanum austriacum (Jacq.) W.D.J.Koch Peucedanum autumnale (J.Thiébaut) Bernardi Peucedanum belutschistanicum H.Wolff Peucedanum cervaria (L.) Lapeyr. Peucedanum cervariifolium C.A.Mey. Peucedanum ceylanicum Gardner Peucedanum chujaense K.Kim, S.H.Oh, Chan S.Kim & C.W.Park Peucedanum cordatum Balf.f. Peucedanum coreanum Nakai Peucedanum coriaceum Rchb. Peucedanum dehradunense Babu Peucedanum dhana Buch.-Ham. ex C.B.Clarke Peucedanum dielsianum Fedde ex H.Wolff Peucedanum dissolutum (Diels) H.Wolff Peucedanum gabrielae R.Frey Peucedanum gallicum Latourr. Peucedanum guangxiense R.H.Shan & M.L.Sheh Peucedanum guvenianum Yıldırım & H.Duman Peucedanum harry-smithii Fedde ex H.Wolff Peucedanum henryi H.Wolff Peucedanum hispanicum (Boiss.) Endl. Peucedanum huangshanense Lu Q.Huang, H.S.Peng & S.S.Chu Peucedanum hyrcanicum H.Gholiz., Naqinezhad & Mozaff. Peucedanum insolens Kitag. Peucedanum japonicum Thunb. Peucedanum lancifolium Lange Peucedanum latifolium (M.Bieb.) DC. Peucedanum longshengense R.H.Shan & M.L.Sheh Peucedanum lowei (Coss.) Menezes Peucedanum mashanense R.H.Shan & M.L.Sheh Peucedanum medicum Dunn Peucedanum miroense K.Kim, H.J.Suh & J.H.Song Peucedanum morisonii Besser ex Schult. Peucedanum muliense M.L.Sheh Peucedanum multivittatum Maxim. Peucedanum nagpurense (C.B.Clarke) Prain Peucedanum nanum R.H.Shan & M.L.Sheh Peucedanum nepalense P.K.Mukh. Peucedanum officinale L. Peucedanum oreoselinum (L.) Moench Peucedanum ostruthium (L.) W.D.J.Koch Peucedanum ozhatayiorum Akpulat & Akalın Peucedanum palustre (L.) Moench Peucedanum parkinsonii Fedde ex H.Wolff Peucedanum pimenovii Mozaff. Peucedanum pradeepianum K.M.P.Kumar, Hareesh & Balach. Peucedanum puberulum (Turcz.) Turcz. ex Schischk. Peucedanum rablense (Wulfen) W.D.J.Koch Peucedanum rochelianum Heuff. Peucedanum ruthenicum M.Bieb. Peucedanum sandwicense Hillebr. Peucedanum shanianum F.L.Chen & Y.F.Deng Peucedanum siamicum Craib Peucedanum songpanense R.H.Shan & F.T.Pu Peucedanum tauricum M.Bieb. Peucedanum tongkangense K.Kim, H.J.Suh & J.H.Song Peucedanum vaginatum Ledeb. Peucedanum vasudevanii Peucedanum venetum (Spreng.) W.D.J.Koch Peucedanum verticillare (L.) W.D.J.Koch ex DC. Peucedanum violaceum R.H.Shan & M.L.Sheh Peucedanum vogelianum Emb. & Maire Peucedanum vourinense (Leute) Hartvig Peucedanum wawrae (H.Wolff) S.W.Su ex M.L.Sheh Peucedanum winkleri H.Wolff Peucedanum wulongense R.H.Shan & M.L.Sheh Peucedanum yunnanense H.Wolff Peucedanum zedelmeierianum Manden.
Former species
Species formerly classified as Peucedanum include: Former accepted nameYear assigned Currently accepted nameYear reclassified Additional synonyms in genusPeucedanum abyssinicum Vatke1876Afrosciadium abyssinicum (Vatke) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum silaifolium Hiern (1877)Peucedanum afrum Meisn.1987Afrosciadium afrum (Meisn.) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum connatum E.Mey. ex Sond. (1862) Peucedanum meisnerianum MacOwan ex Engl. (1921)Peucedanum angustisectum (Engl.) NormanLefebvrea angustisecta Engl.Peucedanum articulatum C.C.Towns.1987Afrosciadium articulatum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum camerunense Jacq.-Fél.Lefebvrea angustisecta Engl.Peucedanum dispersum C.C.Towns.1987Afrosciadium dispersum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum dissectum (C.H.Wright) Dawe, nom. illeg.1906Afrosciadium kerstenii (Engl.) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum englerianum H.Wolff1927Afrosciadium englerianum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum eylesii C.Norman1932Afrosciadium eylesii (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum falcaria Turcz.1832Haloselinum falcaria (Turcz.) Pimenov2012Peucedanum pricei (1913) Peucedanum salsugineum (1903)Peucedanum friesiorum H.Wolff1927Afrosciadium friesiorum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum aberderense H.Wolff (1927)Peucedanum galbanum (L.) Magee1898Notobubon galbanum (L.) Drude2008Peucedanum galbanum var. dentatum Kuntze (1898) Peucedanum galbanum var. incisodentatum Kuntze (1898) Peucedanum rhombifolium Stokes (1812)Peucedanum gossweileri C.Norman1922Afrosciadium gossweileri (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum harmsianum H.Wolff1927Afrosciadium harmsianum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum canaliculatum Verdc. (1954)Peucedanum kerstenii Engl.1894Afrosciadium kerstenii (Engl.) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum dissectum (C.H.Wright) Dawe (1906) Peucedanum mildbraedii H.Wolff (1912) Peucedanum wrightii M.Hiroe (1979)Peucedanum kupense I.Darbysh. & CheekLefebvrea angustisecta Engl.Peucedanum ledebourielloides K.T.Fu1981Pseudopeucedanum ledebourielloides (K.T.Fu) C.K.Liu & X.J.He2023Peucedanum lundense Cannon1970Afrosciadium lundense (Cannon) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum lynesii C.Norman1936Afrosciadium lynesii (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum magalismontanum Sond.1862Afrosciadium magalismontanum (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum schlechteri Engl. (1921) Peucedanum schlechterianum H.Wolff (1912)Peucedanum natalense (Sond.) Engl.1921Afrosciadium natalense (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum nyassicum H.Wolff1912Afrosciadium nyassicum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum doctoris C.Norman (1928) Peucedanum monticola C.Norman (1928)Peucedanum silaus L.1753Silaum silaus (L.) Schinz & Thell.1915Peucedanum platycarpum Sond.1862Afrosciadium platycarpum (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum rhodesicum Cannon1976Afrosciadium rhodesicum (Cannon) P.J.D.Winter2008Peucedanum trisectum C.C.Towns.1976Afrosciadium trisectum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter2008
Distribution 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.
Medicinal potential Peucedanums 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.
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