Hypericum legrandii
Hypericum legrandii, commonly known as a unique member of the St. John's wort family, is a medicinal plant native to specific regional ecosystems. Renowned for its distinctive yellow blooms, it holds significant botanical interest. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Hypericum legrandii
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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. It is further identified by its genus, Hypericum, and its specific species name, Hypericum legrandii.
| 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 legrandii, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is commonly referred to as Legrand's St. John's Wort, while in Spanish, it is known as Hipérico de Legrand. In French, the plant is called Hipéric de Legrand, and in Portuguese, it is identified as Hipérico de Legrand.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is native to the region of Southern South America. Within this vast continent, its presence is recorded specifically in Uruguay. Because of this narrow distribution, it is considered an endemic species to that particular area. Understanding this localized habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Activities
Hypericum legrandii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiglycation, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |