Hypericum attenuatum
Hypericum attenuatum, commonly known as the slender St. John's wort, is a perennial herb native to the Western United States. Distinguished by its delicate, yellow flowers and narrow leaves, this plant belongs to the Hypericaceae family. It thrives in montane environments, playing a vital role in local ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Hypericum attenuatum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its lineage through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is a member of the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 attenuatum, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is referred to as Зверобой оттянутый, while in Azerbaijani, it is called Gecikən dazı. Its names in East Asian contexts include 채고추나물 in Korean, and it is identified as 赶山鞭 (or 赶山鞭 in simplified Chinese characters) in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Зверобой оттянутый | Wikidata |
| az | Gecikən dazı | Wikidata |
| ko | 채고추나물 | Wikidata |
| zh | 赶山鞭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 赶山鞭 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 赶山鞭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小金钟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 胭脂草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小旱莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香龙草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several distinct regions within the vast territory of Siberia. Its geographical presence includes the specific areas of Buryatiya and Chitа. Furthermore, it can be located within the Irkutsk region of the same vast territory. The distribution also extends to the Krasnoyarsk area, showing its wide range. Finally, the plant is known to inhabit the remote reaches of Yakutiya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum attenuatum, is a perennial species that can be utilized in various forms for its medicinal properties. While the whole plant contains the complete profile of its bioactive compounds, many traditional applications focus on the aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers. As a robust herb, its structural components are often harvested during peak flowering periods to ensure maximum potency for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum attenuatum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include attenuatumione C, beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, frangulin, hexanol.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| attenuatumione C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| frangulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petiolin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protohypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum attenuatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum attenuatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, cardiac disorders.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |