Hypericum forrestii
Hypericum forrestii, commonly known as Forrest's St. John's Wort, is a specialized perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of China. Distinguished by its delicate yellow blooms, this botanical species belongs to the Hypericaceae family, offering unique phytochemical properties that intrigue researchers studying traditional medicine and natural bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Hypericum forrestii
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum forrestii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. It is a member of the Hypericaceae family and falls 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 forrestii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is called 川滇金丝桃, while in Swedish, it is known as Buskhyperikum. The Welsh name for this species is Dail-y-beiblau Forrest, and in Czech, it is referred to as třezalka Forrestova. Additionally, in Polish, it is commonly called Dziurawiec Forresta.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 川滇金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| sv | Buskhyperikum | Wikidata |
| cy | Dail-y-beiblau Forrest | Wikidata |
| cs | třezalka Forrestova | Wikidata |
| pl | Dziurawiec Forresta | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Asia, it is found in the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, its range extends into Indo-China, specifically within Myanmar. These varied locations highlight the wide-reaching habitat of Hypericum forrestii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum forrestii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyperin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |