Hypericum lanuginosum
Hypericum lanuginosum, commonly known as woolly St. John's wort, is a resilient perennial herb native to mountainous regions. Distinguished by its soft, hairy foliage and vibrant yellow blooms, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its soothing properties and potential therapeutic applications in treating various skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Hypericum lanuginosum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 lanuginosum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Czech, it is called třezalka vlnatá, while in Turkish, it is known as both Makikantaronu and Maki kantaronu. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is identified as عرن صوفي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | عرن صوفي | Wikidata |
| tr | Makikantaronu | Wikidata |
| cs | třezalka vlnatá | Wikidata |
| tr | Maki kantaronu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated primarily within the Western Asia region. Its presence can be documented across the diverse landscapes of Türkiye and Cyprus. Additionally, it is found inhabiting the territories of Lebanon and Syria. The species also extends its range into the area of Palestine. Finally, its distribution reaches the Sinai Peninsula, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum lanuginosum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum lanuginosum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum lanuginosum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, breast cancer, cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |