Hypericum ascyron
Hypericum ascryon, commonly known as St. John's Wort, is a perennial herb belonging to the Hypericaceae family. Renowned for its vibrant yellow flowers, this medicinal plant has been traditionally used to support emotional well-being and treat mild depression, offering a natural approach to enhancing mental clarity and mood balance.
- Scientific name: Hypericum ascyron
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement 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, known scientifically as Hypericum ascyrion, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Japan, it is referred to as トモエソウ (tomoe-sou), while in Korea, it is commonly called 물레나물 (mullenamul). Moving into Eastern Europe, it is known as Звіробій великий in Ukrainian and Зверобой большой in Russian. Additionally, in Azerbaijan, the species is identified by the name İri dazı.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | トモエソウ | Wikidata |
| ko | 물레나물 | Wikidata |
| ru | Зверобой большой | Wikidata |
| az | İri dazı | Wikidata |
| uk | Звіробій великий | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄海棠 | Wikidata |
| bg | голяма звъника | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 連翹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黄海棠 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄海棠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the diverse landscapes of Siberia. It can be found growing across the mountainous terrain of the Altai region. Furthermore, its presence extends into the eastern territories of Buryatia. The species is also documented within the geographical boundaries of Chita. Finally, its range encompasses the vast areas of both the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum ascyrion, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These aerial parts consist of everything growing above the ground, including the stems, leaves, and flowers, which contain the essential bioactive compounds required for therapeutic applications. When harvesting these components, practitioners focus on the lush green foliage and the flowering structures to ensure the maximum concentration of active constituents is captured for processing.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum ascyron has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include friedelin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum ascyron has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum ascyron has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |