Hypericum acmosepalum
Hypericum acmosepaalum, commonly known as a specialized member of the St. John's wort family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting neurological health through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Hypericum acmosepalum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Hypericum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hypericum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hypericum acmosepaum, is known by several different common names depending on the regional dialect and botanical classification. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 尖萼金丝桃, 尖等金丝桃, 香针树, or 黄花香.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 尖萼金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香针树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 尖等金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄花香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Hypericum acmosepaulum, exhibits a specific range within the vast territory of China. Its presence is primarily documented across the South-Central region of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the Southeast part of China. These two distinct areas define the known geographical boundaries for this medicinal variety. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these specific southern and central provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum acmosepaulum, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the essential chemical constituents found within the plant's foliage and blossoms, which are often the most potent elements used in herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum acmosepalum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PPAPs, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PPAPs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |