Hypericum hengshanense
Hypericum hengshanense, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, is a significant species within the Hypericaceae family. Native to specific mountainous regions, it is valued in traditional practices for its unique phytochemical profile. Research explores its potential therapeutic properties, focusing on its bioactive compounds and diverse pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Hypericum hengshanense
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hypericum and the specific species name Hypericum hengshanense.
| 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 hengshanense, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is called 衡山金丝桃 (zh), 衡山金丝桃 (zh-hans), and 衡山金丝桃 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 衡山金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 衡山金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 衡山金丝桃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a specific medicinal species known scientifically as Hypericum hengshanense. Regarding its geographical distribution, it is primarily found within the borders of China. More specifically, its natural habitat is concentrated in the Southeast region of the country. This localized presence indicates that the species thrives under the unique climatic conditions of Southeast China. Consequently, researchers studying this plant focus their field observations within these particular territorial limits.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum hengshanense, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the essential chemical constituents concentrated in the plant's visible structure above the soil line.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum hengshanense has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, betulonic acid, hypericin, hyperoside.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum hengshanense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include laryngeal cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| laryngeal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |