Hypericum adenotrichum

Hypericum adenotrichum, commonly known as a specialized member of the St. John's Wort family, is a unique medicinal shrub native to specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its distinct glandular hairs, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive compounds and healing properties.

  • Scientific name: Hypericum adenotrichum
  • Family: Hypericaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum adenotrichum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is placed within the 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 adenotrichum, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is often referred to as the glandular St. John's wort, while in Spanish, it is commonly called hipérico glandular. In Portuguese, the plant is known as hipérico glandular, and in French, it is referred to as millepertuis glandulaire.
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum adenotrichum, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing in the landscapes of Türkiye. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic element of the Turkish flora. Understanding this restricted habitat is essential for the conservation and study of the species.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Türkiye WCVP

Activities

Hypericum adenotrichum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antigenotoxic, Cytotoxic, Genotoxic.

Total activities
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antigenotoxic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Genotoxic 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Hypericum adenotrichum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
breast cancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆