Hypericum helianthemoides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hypericum helianthemoides subsp. atropatanum
• Hypericum helianthemoides subsp. badchyzum
• Hypericum hyssopifolium subsp. helianthemoides
• Hypericum leptocladum
• Hypericum cyclosepalum var. elbrusense
• Hypericum atropatanum
• Drosanthe helianthemoides
• Hypericum helianthemoides var. latifolium

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of Western and Central Asia. In the realm of Western Asia, its presence is documented across the territories of Türkiye, Iraq, and Iran. Moving toward the Caucasus region, it can also be found throughout the Transcaucasus. Additionally, the species extends its range into Central Asia, specifically within Turkmenistan. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hypericum helianthemoides is characterized by its preference for specific high-altitude terrain, primarily thriving within a defined elevational range that reaches a maximum of 1300 m AMSL. This species is typically found inhabiting diverse and often rugged environments, including mountains, steppe regions, and stony places. These habitats suggest an adaptation to well-drained, rocky substrates and open landscapes where it can withstand the climatic variations inherent to montane and semi-arid steppe ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

1300 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, steppe, stony places

Life history

The life history of Hypericum helianthemoides is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived species, it establishes a stable presence within its habitat, typically relying on robust root systems to survive periods of dormancy. Its developmental cycle involves seasonal growth patterns where it emerges, flowers, and undergoes seed production annually, while the individual plant continues to mature and expand its biomass over several years. This perennial nature ensures that the species can withstand localized environmental fluctuations, maintaining a continuous presence in its ecological niche through sustained vegetative and reproductive efforts.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hypericum helianthemoides is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. The plant typically exhibits a relatively low stature, with a height ranging from a minimum of 0.2 m to a maximum of 0.5 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hypericum helianthemoides is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window that facilitates its pollination process. The plant begins its flowering stage in May, marking the onset of its reproductive activity for the season. This flowering period continues through the early summer months, reaching its conclusion in June. This relatively concentrated timeframe of floral development is essential for the plant's lifecycle, ensuring that its reproductive structures are available for pollinators during this specific period of the year.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hypericum helianthemoides 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 flower.

Flower

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Chemicals

Hypericum helianthemoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Germacrene D.

Germacrene D

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Activities

Hypericum helianthemoides has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Antioxidant

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Conditions

Hypericum helianthemoides has 10 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include burns, depression, eczema, gastroenteritis, hysteria.

Burns

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Depression

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Eczema

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Gastroenteritis

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Hysteria

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Neuralgia

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Rheumatism

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Trauma

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Ulcers

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Wounds

1. Pharmaceutical biology