Hypericum linariifolium
Flax-leaved st john's-wort
Hypericum linariifolium, commonly known as the flax-leaved St. John's wort, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific Mediterranean regions. Characterized by its slender, lanceolate leaves and vibrant yellow blossoms, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Hypericum linariifolium
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 the genus Hypericum, specifically as the species Hypericum linariifolium.
| 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 linariifolium, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In English, it is commonly called Flax-leaved St John's-wort, while in Dutch, it is known as Lijnbladig hertshooi, and in Welsh, it is called Eurinllys culddail.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cy | Eurinllys culddail | Wikidata |
| en | Flax-leaved St John's-wort | Wikidata |
| nl | Lijnbladig hertshooi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within Great Britain. Moving south, the species can be found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in France. Its range continues through the Iberian Peninsula, with notable occurrences in Spain. Finally, the plant extends its reach to the Macaronesian islands, specifically inhabiting Madeira.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
Activities
Hypericum linariifolium has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |