Hypericum erectum
Hypericum erectum, commonly known as upright St. John's wort, is a perennial herb distinguished by its striking yellow blossoms. Native to various regions, this medicinal plant belongs to the Hypericaceae family. It is traditionally valued in herbal medicine for its unique phytochemical properties and potential therapeutic applications in wellness.
- Scientific name: Hypericum erectum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 erectum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japan, it is known as オトギリソウ, while in Korea, it is called 고추나물. Moving to Eastern Europe, it is recognized in Russian as Зверобой прямостоящий, and in Azerbaijan, it is known as Dikduran dazı. Finally, in Denmark, the species is referred to as Smalbladet Perikon.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | オトギリソウ | Wikidata |
| ko | 고추나물 | Wikidata |
| ru | Зверобой прямостоящий | Wikidata |
| az | Dikduran dazı | Wikidata |
| da | Smalbladet Perikon | Wikidata |
| zh | 小连翘 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小連翹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小连翘 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小连翘 | Wikidata |
| ja | 小連翹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions in Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted specifically within the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Moving southward, the species is also found throughout various parts of China, including the South-Central and Southeast regions. Furthermore, the geographical range extends into Japan, marking its presence in the Eastern Asian landscape. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum erectum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyperforin, prolificin A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperforin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prolificin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum erectum 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 erectum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |