Hypericum carinatum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hypericum altissimum
• Hypericum megapotamicum
• Hypericum paraguense

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Hypericum carinatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Hypericaceae and falls under the genus Hypericum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the southern regions of South America. It can be found across various territories, including the Northeast and Northwest regions of Argentina. Additionally, its presence extends into the neighboring country of Paraguay. The species is also documented throughout Uruguay. Finally, the plant is located within the southern part of Brazil.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hypericum carinaatum is characterized by its ability to thrive across a diverse range of altitudes, spanning from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum elevation of 2000 m AMSL. This plant exhibits significant ecological plasticity, inhabiting various distinct environments including anthropic areas (Área Antrópica), open grasslands (Campo Limpo), riparian forests or gallery forests (Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria), and mixed ombrophilous forests (Floresta Ombrófila Mista). This wide distribution across different successional stages and forest types suggests a resilient nature capable of adapting to both natural forest ecosystems and human-disturbed landscapes.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Campo Limpo, Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Ombrófila Mista

Life history

The life history of Hypericum carinaatum is characterized by its nature as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a perennial, the plant establishes a stable presence in its habitat, often developing robust root systems that allow it to survive periods of dormancy and emerge annually to undergo its reproductive stages. This lifecycle enables the plant to accumulate resources over several years, facilitating more substantial flowering and seed production in subsequent seasons compared to annual species. Throughout its lifespan, the plant undergoes periodic vegetative growth and reproductive phases, contributing to its long-term survival and ability to colonize its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hypericum carinatum is characterized by a versatile growth form that can manifest as either a shrub or a herbaceous plant. Structurally, the species exhibits varying degrees of woodiness, possessing woody characteristics that support its development. While it can adapt to different moisture levels, its primary habitat classification is terrestrial, though it maintains the capacity to exist in semiaquatic or aquatic environments. In terms of its physical stance, the plant is categorized as a self-supporting organism, functioning as both an obligatory and facultative self-supporting structure rather than a climbing liana or vine. Furthermore, it is an independent species that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than acting as an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hypericum carinatum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Hypericum carinatum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-EICOSANOL, CAMPESTEROL, STIGMASTEROL, Sitosterol, Uliginosin B.

1-EICOSANOL

1. Journal of natural products

CAMPESTEROL

1. Journal of natural products

STIGMASTEROL

1. Journal of natural products

Sitosterol

1. Journal of natural products

Uliginosin B

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Hypericum carinatum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Journal of natural products