Hypericum lydium
Hypericum lydium, commonly known as a distinctive species of St. John's wort, is a perennial herb native to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this plant holds significant botanical interest. It is studied for its unique phytochemical profile and potential therapeutic applications in traditional herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Hypericum lydium
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is a member of the Hypericaceae family. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Hypericum as the species Hypericum lydium.
| 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 lydium, is identified in the Arabic language by the common name عرن ليدي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | عرن ليدي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the Crimean Peninsula. The species also extends into the Caucasus, occupying both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus territories. Moving into Western Asia, the plant can be found growing in the landscapes of Iran. Finally, its range includes parts of Iraq, further establishing its presence across these interconnected regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Hypericum lydium has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum lydium has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, mutagenesis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mutagenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |