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]

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Peucedanum
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
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Synonyms[2]
Cervaria Wolf Cynorrhiza Eckl. & Zeyh. Demavendia Pimenov Holandrea Reduron et al. Imperatoria L. Johreniopsis Pimenov Opoidea Lindl. Ormosolenia Tausch Thyselium Raf. Tommasinia Bertol.

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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.

Former species

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Species formerly classified as Peucedanum include:

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Former accepted name	Year assigned	Currently accepted name	Year reclassified	Additional synonyms in genus
Peucedanum abyssinicum Vatke[9]	1876	Afrosciadium abyssinicum (Vatke) P.J.D.Winter	2008	Peucedanum silaifolium Hiern (1877)
Peucedanum angustisectum (Engl.) Norman		Lefebvrea angustisecta Engl.
Peucedanum articulatum C.C.Towns.[10]	1987	Afrosciadium articulatum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum caffrum Meisn.[11]	1987	Afrosciadium caffrum (Meisn.) P.J.D.Winter	2008	Peucedanum connatum E.Mey. ex Sond. (1862) Peucedanum meisnerianum MacOwan ex Engl. (1921)
Peucedanum camerunense Jacq.-Fél.		Lefebvrea angustisecta Engl.
Peucedanum dispersum C.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 englerianum H.Wolff[14]	1927	Afrosciadium englerianum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum eylesii C.Norman[15]	1932	Afrosciadium eylesii (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum friesiorum H.Wolff[16]	1927	Afrosciadium friesiorum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter	2008	Peucedanum aberderanse H.Wolff (1927)
Peucedanum galbanum (L.) Magee[17]	1898	Notobubon galbanum (L.) Drude	2008	Peucedanum galbanum var. dentatum Kuntze (1898) Peucedanum galbanum var. incisodentatum Kuntze (1898) Peucedanum rhombifolium Stokes (1812)
Peucedanum gossweileri C.Norman[18]	1922	Afrosciadium gossweileri (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum harmsianum H.Wolff[19]	1927	Afrosciadium harmsianum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter	2008	Peucedanum canaliculatum Verdc. (1954)
Peucedanum kerstenii Engl.[20]	1894	Afrosciadium kerstenii (Engl.) P.J.D.Winter	2008	Peucedanum dissectum (C.H.Wright) Dawe (1906) Peucedanum mildbraedii H.Wolff (1912) Peucedanum wrightii M.Hiroe (1979)
Peucedanum kupense I.Darbysh. & Cheek		Lefebvrea angustisecta Engl.
Peucedanum lundense Cannon[21]	1970	Afrosciadium lundense (Cannon) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum lynesii C.Norman[22]	1936	Afrosciadium lynesii (C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum magalismontanum Sond.[23]	1862	Afrosciadium magalismontanum (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter	2008	Peucedanum schlechteri Engl. (1921) Peucedanum schlechterianum H.Wolff (1912)
Peucedanum natalense (Sond.) Engl.[24]	1921	Afrosciadium natalense (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum nyassicum H.Wolff[25]	1912	Afrosciadium nyassicum (H.Wolff) P.J.D.Winter	2008	Peucedanum doctoris C.Norman (1928) Peucedanum monticola C.Norman (1928)
Peucedanum silaus L.[26]	1753	Silaum silaus (L.) Schinz & Thell.	1915
Peucedanum platycarpum Sond.[27]	1862	Afrosciadium platycarpum (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum rhodesicum Cannon[28]	1976	Afrosciadium rhodesicum (Cannon) P.J.D.Winter	2008
Peucedanum trisectum C.C.Towns.[29]	1976	Afrosciadium trisectum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter	2008

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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]