Hypericum amblycalyx
Hypericum amblycalyx, commonly known as a unique member of the St. John's Wort family, is a medicinal shrub native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its distinctive foliage and vibrant blooms, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in traditional herbal medicine practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Hypericum amblycalyx
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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, known by the common name Hypericum amblyocalyx in German, belongs to a genus often associated with various traditional healing practices.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Hypericum amblyocalyx | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum amblycalyx, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the stems, leaves, and flowering components, which contain the bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic use. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated essence of the plant required for various traditional applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum amblycalyx has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lup-20(29)-en-3-one.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lup-20(29)-en-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum amblycalyx has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |