ledebouriella

Ledebouriella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. The genus contains a single species, Ledebouriella seseloides, commonly known as Ledebouriella or Manchurian ledebouriella. It is native to northeastern China, Korea, and the Russian Far East.

Ledebouriella seseloides is a perennial herb that typically grows to a height of 30-80 cm. It has a slender, erect stem and compound leaves. The flowers are small and white, borne in compound umbels. The fruit is a schizocarp, which splits into two mericarps.

The plant is found in forests, meadows, and along roadsides. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Ledebouriella seseloides is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant for its delicate foliage and attractive flowers.

In traditional Chinese medicine, Ledebouriella seseloides has been used for various purposes. The roots are believed to have diaphoretic, antipyretic, and analgesic properties. It is sometimes used to treat fevers, headaches, and rheumatic pain. However, scientific evidence to support these medicinal uses is limited. The genus is named after the German botanist Carl Friedrich von Ledebour.