Hypericum annulatum
Hypericum annulatum, commonly known as the annual St. John's wort, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its bright yellow flowers, this plant contains bioactive compounds traditionally used to support emotional well-being and skin health, offering a natural approach to managing mild psychological distress.
- Scientific name: Hypericum annulatum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hypericum annulatum, 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 identified 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 scientifically as Hypericum annulatum, is referred to by its common name in the Czech language as třezalka prsténčitá.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | třezalka prsténčitá | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions across Europe. In Middle Europe, it can be found within the territories of Germany and Switzerland. Its presence also extends to the Czechia-Slovakia region of the continent. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is located in Southwestern Europe on the island of Sardegna. Finally, its range reaches Southeast Europe, where it is documented in Albania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum annulatum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, hyperforin, hypericin, hyperoside.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperforin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |