Hypericum amblycalyx
Hypericum amblycalyx · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hypericum amblycalyx, scientifically known as Hypericum amblycalyx, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this plant is valued in traditional herbal medicine for its potential therapeutic properties, offering a natural approach to wellness through its bioactive compounds and restorative essence.
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Hypericum Quadrifolium
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hypericum amblycalyxSynonyms
- Hypericum quadrifolium
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Hypericum amblyocalyx
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Hypericaceae and falls under 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 is characterized by a very restricted and specific geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the unique ecological landscapes of Southeastern Europe. Specifically, its presence is documented on the island of Kriti. This localized habitat suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular Mediterranean region. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the environmental conditions found only in this specific area.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hypericum amblycalyx has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lup-20(29)-en-3-one.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lup-20(29)-en-3-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lup-20(29)-en-3-one
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Activities
Hypericum amblycalyx has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Preparations
Hypericum amblycalyx has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include petroleum ether extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum ether extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Petroleum ether extract
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences