Hypericum geminiflorum
Hypericum geminiflorum, commonly known as the twin-flowered St. John's wort, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific African regions. Renowned for its unique floral structure, it contains bioactive compounds traditionally utilized for their soothing properties, offering significant potential in herbal pharmacology for treating various inflammatory and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Hypericum geminiflorum
- 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 situated in the family Hypericaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Hypericum as Hypericum geminiflorum.
| 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 geminiflorum, is identified by specific common names depending on the regional language used. In mainland China, it is referred to by the name 双花金丝桃 (zh), while in Taiwan, the common name is written as 雙花金絲桃 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 双花金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雙花金絲桃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that is concentrated within certain tropical and subtropical regions. In Eastern Asia, its presence is notably recorded on the island of Taiwan. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Malesia region, specifically within the Philippines. These two locations represent the primary documented areas where the species can be found in the wild. Consequently, the habitat of Hypericum geminiflorum is characterized by these distinct island ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum geminiflorum, is characterized by its distinct botanical features, though its medicinal properties are typically associated with the softer tissues rather than the dense internal structures found in trees. While many medicinal plants are valued for their chemical constituents found in the leaves, flowers, or bark, the heartwood is a structural component generally absent in this type of herbaceous or shrubby species, as it is a feature specific to woody perennials and trees. Consequently, the therapeutic focus for this species remains on its aerial parts rather than the lignified core.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heartwood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum geminiflorum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyperielliptone HA, hyperielliptone HB.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperielliptone HA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperielliptone HB | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |