Hypericum helianthemoides
Hypericum helianthemoides, commonly known as the sun rose, is a resilient perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Europe. Belonging to the Hypericaceae family, this plant is distinguished by its vibrant yellow blossoms. While less famous than its relatives, it holds significant interest in botanical and ecological studies.
- Scientific name: Hypericum helianthemoides
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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, Hypericum helianthemoides, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context, such as the Azerbaijani name Atropatan dazısı.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Atropatan dazısı | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant is characterized by its flowering aerial parts, which serve as the primary focus for medicinal collection. These upper portions of the plant include the stems, leaves, and the vibrant blossoms that emerge during its growing season. Because the active therapeutic compounds are concentrated within these aerial structures, the flowering parts are specifically harvested to ensure the potency of the plant's medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowering aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum helianthemoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include germacrene-D.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| germacrene-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum helianthemoides has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum helianthemoides has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, depression, eczema, gastroenteritis, hysteria.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastroenteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hysteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trauma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |