Hypericum afrum
Hypericum afrum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hypericum afrum, scientifically known as Hypericum afrum, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat wounds, skin irritations, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hypericum afrumSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Hypericaceae. It is ultimately identified by the genus Hypericum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Hypericum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum afrum, exhibits a specific geographical range within the African continent. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the northern regions of the territory. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscape of Algeria. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the country of Tunisia. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these particular areas of Northern Africa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hypericum afrum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include myricetin, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
myricetin
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
quercetin
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Conditions
Hypericum afrum has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's diseases, depression, neurodegenerative diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Depression | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neurodegenerative diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alzheimer's diseases
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Depression
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Neurodegenerative diseases
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology