Hypericum faberi
Hypericum faberi, commonly known as Fabers's St. John's wort, is a distinctive perennial herb within the Hypericaceae family. Native to various regions, this plant is characterized by its unique foliage and yellow blossoms. While less studied than its relatives, it holds significant interest in botanical research and traditional herbalism.
- Scientific name: Hypericum faberi
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is further categorized into the family Hypericaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 faberi, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by multiple names, including 扬子小连翘 (also written as 扬子小连翘 in simplified Chinese and used in mainland China), as well as 过路黄 and 肝红.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 扬子小连翘 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 扬子小连翘 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 扬子小连翘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 过路黄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 肝红 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Hypericum faberi, exhibits a specific range within the diverse landscapes of China. Its presence is notably documented throughout the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing across the North-Central territories. The distribution further extends into the lush areas of Southeast China. These findings highlight the plant's broad ecological footprint across multiple Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum faberi, is a species within the Hypericaceae family that is often utilized in various traditional remedies. When preparing medicinal extracts or herbal preparations, practitioners frequently utilize the whole plants to ensure a complete profile of its bioactive compounds. By employing the whole plant, the various phytochemicals distributed throughout the stems, leaves, and flowers are captured, providing a holistic approach to its therapeutic application.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum faberi has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, pseudohypericin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudohypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum faberi 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 faberi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |