Hypericum humifusum
Hypericum humifusum, commonly known as creeping St. John's wort, is a low-growing perennial herb native to various regions. Characterized by its spreading habit and bright yellow flowers, this plant belongs to the Hypericaceae family. It is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique bioactive properties and medicinal potential.
- Scientific name: Hypericum humifusum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Malpighiales and is a member of the family Hypericaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under 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 humifusum, is known by various names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Niederliegendes Johanniskraut, while in Polish, it is referred to as dziurawiec rozesłany. The Czech common name is třezalka rozprostřená, and in Russian, it is known as Зверобой распростёртый. Additionally, in Lithuanian, it is called Gulsčioji jonažolė.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Niederliegendes Johanniskraut | Wikidata |
| pl | dziurawiec rozesłany | Wikidata |
| cs | třezalka rozprostřená | Wikidata |
| ru | Зверобой распростёртый | Wikidata |
| lt | Gulsčioji jonažolė | Wikidata |
| hsb | Ležacy křižomnik | Wikidata |
| sv | Dvärgjohannesört | Wikidata |
| nl | Liggend hertshooi | Wikidata |
| cy | Eurinllys ymdaenol | Wikidata |
| da | Dværg-Perikon | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. It can also be found further north within the borders of Sweden. Additionally, the distribution extends into Middle Europe, specifically within Austria. Together, these locations define the known habitat of Hypericum humifusum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum humifusum, is characterized by its specific foliage, where the leaves serve as a primary component of its vegetative structure. Each individual leaf is typically small, often elliptical or oblong in shape, and grows in an opposite arrangement along the stems. These leaves are essential to the plant's physiological processes and contribute to its overall medicinal profile, as various chemical constituents are found distributed throughout the leaf tissue.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum humifusum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic Acid, flavonoids, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gallic Acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum humifusum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |