Hypericum hookerianum
Hooker's st. john's wort
Hypericum hookerianum, commonly known as Hooker's St. John's Wort, is a perennial herb distinguished by its delicate yellow blossoms. Belonging to the Hypericaceae family, this plant is valued in ethnobotany for its diverse bioactive compounds, which offer potential therapeutic properties in traditional medicine for soothing various ailments and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Hypericum hookerianum
- 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. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 hookerianum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 短柱金丝桃 (including the variants 短柱金丝桃 in Simplified Chinese and zh-cn), while in Danish, it is called Kinesisk perikon. Additionally, in Thai, the plant is known as บัวทอง.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短柱金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| da | Kinesisk perikon | Wikidata |
| th | บัวทอง | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 短柱金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短柱金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| cs | třezalka Hookerova | Wikidata |
| zh | 小对叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦连翘 | Wikidata |
| en | Hooker's St. John's Wort | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically found growing within the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in India and the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species is located throughout the East Himalaya region. Finally, its range encompasses the territory of Bangladesh, marking its widespread occurrence in these diverse habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum hookerianum, is characterized by its distinctive aerial parts that grow in an upright fashion. The stems are slender and branched, providing a structural framework for the entire organism. Attached to these stems are numerous leaves, which are typically arranged in an opposite pattern along the stem. Each individual leaf is relatively small and serves as a primary site for photosynthesis, contributing to the overall vitality of the plant's various aerial parts.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum hookerianum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PPAPs, furohyperforin, hypercalin C.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PPAPs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furohyperforin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypercalin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum hookerianum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum hookerianum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HSV-1, tensile strength, wound.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HSV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tensile strength | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |