Hypericum calycinum
Aaron's beard
Hypericum calycinum, commonly known as the Calyx St. John's Wort, is a resilient perennial herb prized for its striking yellow blooms. Native to diverse landscapes, this plant belongs to the Hypericaceae family. It is valued in herbal traditions for its therapeutic potential and its ability to thrive in various environments.
- Scientific name: Hypericum calycinum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hypericum calycinum, 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 situated 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 calycinum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Großkelchiges Johanniskraut, while in Switzerland, the spelling is localized as Grosskelchiges Johanniskraut. Its name in Czech is třezalka kalíškatá, and in Russian, it is known as Зверобой чашечковидный. Additionally, in Japanese, the plant is identified as セイヨウキンシバイ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Großkelchiges Johanniskraut | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Grosskelchiges Johanniskraut | Wikidata |
| ja | セイヨウキンシバイ | Wikidata |
| cs | třezalka kalíškatá | Wikidata |
| ru | Зверобой чашечковидный | Wikidata |
| fr | Millepertuis à grandes fleurs | Wikidata |
| hsb | Niski zahrodny křižomnik | Wikidata |
| da | Storblomstret Perikon | Wikidata |
| fa | ستاره اورشلیم | Wikidata |
| sv | Prakthyperikum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within Germany. Its range extends further south into Southwestern Europe, specifically within the borders of France. Finally, the distribution reaches into Southeastern Europe, where it is documented in Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum calycinum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzoic acid, hyperforin, xanthone.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperforin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum calycinum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum calycinum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |