''Selinum'' is a
Eurasiatic genus of
flowering plant
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (). The term angiosperm is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek words (; 'container, vessel') and (; 'seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed with ...
s in the parsley family
Apiaceae
Apiaceae () or Umbelliferae is a family of mostly aromatic flowering plants named after the type genus ''Apium,'' and commonly known as the celery, carrot, or parsley family, or simply as umbellifers. It is the 16th-largest family of flowering p ...
.
Species
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Plants of the World Online
Plants of the World Online (POWO) is an online taxonomic database published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
History
Following the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew launched Plants of the World Online i ...
accepted the following species:
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Selinum alatum
''Selinum'' is a Eurasia, Eurasiatic genus of flowering plants in the parsley family Apiaceae.
Species
, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
*''Selinum alatum'' (M.Bieb.) Poir.
*''Selinum broteroi'' Hoffmanns. & Link
*''Se ...
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(M.Bieb.) Poir.
*''
Selinum broteroi''
Hoffmanns. & Link
*''
Selinum carvifolia''
(L.) L.[ – Cambridge milk-parsley or little-leaf angelica
*'' Selinum coniifolium'' (Boiss.) Leute
*'' Selinum cryptotaenium'' H.Boissieu
*'' Selinum filicifolium'' (Edgew.) Nasir
*'' Selinum longicalycium'' M.L.Sheh
*'']Selinum pauciradium
''Selinum'' is a Eurasiatic genus of flowering plants in the parsley family Apiaceae.
Species
, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
*''Selinum alatum'' (M.Bieb.) Poir.
*'' Selinum broteroi'' Hoffmanns. & Link
*'' Selinum ...
'' (Sommier & Levier) Leute
*''Selinum physospermifolium
''Selinum'' is a Eurasiatic genus of flowering plants in the parsley family Apiaceae.
Species
, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
*''Selinum alatum'' (M.Bieb.) Poir.
*'' Selinum broteroi'' Hoffmanns. & Link
*'' Selinum ...
'' (Albov) Hand
*''Selinum rhodopetalum
''Selinum'' is a Eurasiatic genus of flowering plants in the parsley family Apiaceae.
Species
, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
*''Selinum alatum'' (M.Bieb.) Poir.
*'' Selinum broteroi'' Hoffmanns. & Link
*'' Selinum ...
'' (Pimenov & Kljuykov) Hand
*''Selinum vaginatum
''Selinum'' is a Eurasiatic genus of flowering plants in the parsley family Apiaceae.
Species
, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
*''Selinum alatum'' (M.Bieb.) Poir.
*'' Selinum broteroi'' Hoffmanns. & Link
*'' Selinum ...
'' (Edgew.) C.B.Clarke
Species formerly placed in the genus include:
*''Selinum wallichianum'' – synonym of ''Ligusticopsis wallichiana
''Ligusticopsis wallichiana'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.Kew Plants of the World Online http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20000765-1 Retrieved at 1.01am on 15/9/21. In cultivation, it has been k ...
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*''Selinum tenuifolium'' – another synonym of ''Ligusticopsis wallichiana''
Folk-medicinal and ritual uses
Several Himalayan species belonging to the genus are both taken internally and burnt as ''dhoop'' or incense as sedative
A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or Psychomotor agitation, excitement. They are central nervous system (CNS) Depressant, depressants and interact with brain activity, causing its decelera ...
s to soothe mental turmoil of various kinds in Tantric rituals. Given that aphrodisiac
An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases libido, sexual desire, sexual attraction, sexual pleasure, or sexual behavior. These substances range from a variety of plants, spices, and foods to synthetic chemicals. Natural aphrodisiacs, such as ...
properties are also reported they may also be used in practices related to sex magic
Sex magic (sometimes spelled sex magick) is any type of sexual activity used in magical, ritualistic or otherwise religious and spiritual pursuits. One practice of sex magic is using sexual arousal or orgasm with visualization of a desired r ...
/ sacred sexuality. They are aromatic and mildly psychoactive without being unduly toxic - some species are recorded as having been used both as human food and cattle fodder.[Quattrocchi, Umberto (2012). CRC World dictionary of medicinal and poisonous plants: common names, scientific names, eponyms, synonyms and etymology. Volume 5 R-Z. CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group, page 228.]
Notes
References
Biolib
Plants Database
Apioideae
Apioideae genera
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