Hypericum maculatum
Imperforate st john's-wort
Hypericum maculatum, commonly known as spotted St. John's wort, is a perennial herb distinguished by its dark-spotted petals and yellow blooms. Belonging to the Hypericaceae family, this plant is valued in botanical studies for its unique phytochemical profile and its historical role in traditional herbal medicine and ecological research.
- Scientific name: Hypericum maculatum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Within the family Hypericaceae, it 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 maculatum, is referred to by various regional common names depending on the language. In German, it is called Geflecktes Johanniskraut, while in French, it is known as Millepertuis taché. Moving to Northern Europe, it is called Firkantperikum in Nynorsk and särmäkuisma in Finnish. Additionally, in Lithuanian, the species is identified as Keturbriaunė jonažolė.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Geflecktes Johanniskraut | Wikidata |
| nn | Firkantperikum | Wikidata |
| fr | Millepertuis taché | Wikidata |
| lt | Keturbriaunė jonažolė | Wikidata |
| fi | särmäkuisma | Wikidata |
| hsb | Hranity křižomnik | Wikidata |
| nl | gevlekt hertshooi | Wikidata |
| sv | Fyrkantig johannesört | Wikidata |
| nb | Firkantperikum | Wikidata |
| pl | dziurawiec czteroboczny | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Its presence is also documented in the territories of Finland and the Faroe Islands. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the island of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum maculatum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hypericin, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, pseudohypericin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudohypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |