Hypericum lanceolatum
Hypericum lanceolatum, commonly known as lanceleaf St. John's wort, is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. Distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow flowers, this botanical species belongs to the Hypericaceae family. It plays a vital role in local ecosystems, providing nectar for various native pollinators.
- Scientific name: Hypericum lanceolatum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Ultimately, Hypericum lanceolatum 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, known scientifically as Hypericum lanceolatum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In French, it is commonly called Fleur jaune or Fleur Jaune, while in Japanese, it is identified as ヒペリクム・ランケオラトゥム. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is known as ضرار or أدرار.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Fleur jaune | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒペリクム・ランケオラトゥム | Wikidata |
| ar | ضرار | Wikidata |
| fr | Fleur Jaune | Wikidata |
| ar | أدرار | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Its natural range is relatively restricted to specific island territories in this region. Notably, it can be located in the Comoros archipelago. Additionally, the species is distributed across the island of Réunion. These locations define the primary geographical boundaries for its existence in the wild.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum lanceolatum, possesses various anatomical structures, though specific medicinal applications often focus on particular components. While the leaves and flowers are frequently studied for their biochemical properties, the stem bark serves as a distinct structural part of the organism. In many species within the Hypericum genus, the bark and underlying tissues contain essential secondary metabolites that contribute to the plant's overall chemical profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum lanceolatum has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, quercetin, 1,6-dihydroxyxanthone, 2,2',5,6'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone, 3-hydroxy-5-methoxyxanthone.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,6-dihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,2',5,6'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxy-5-methoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-3-methoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum lanceolatum has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum lanceolatum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, Malaria, anti-malarial, body mass index, immune responses.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-malarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| body mass index | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immune responses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| regeneration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |