Peucedanum

''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 ledebourielloides'' K.T.Fu
*'' 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 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:

Distribution

Spanning from Madeira to the Hawaiian islands, ''Peucedanums 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.

References

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Apioideae genera
Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot