Hypericum montanum
Pale st. john's-wort
Hypericum montanum, commonly known as St. John's Wort, is a perennial herb belonging to the Hypericaceae family. Found across Europe, this plant is distinguished by its bright yellow, star-shaped flowers. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is widely studied for its potential antidepressant properties and ability to soothe skin inflammations.
- Scientific name: Hypericum montanum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it falls under the family Hypericaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 montanum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Poland, it is called dziurawiec skąpolistny, while in France, it is known as Millepertuis des montagnes. In Russian, the species is named Зверобой горный, and in Ukrainian, it is referred to as Звіробій гірський. Finally, in Finland, the plant is commonly called vuorikuisma.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | dziurawiec skąpolistny | Wikidata |
| fr | Millepertuis des montagnes | Wikidata |
| ru | Зверобой горный | Wikidata |
| fi | vuorikuisma | Wikidata |
| uk | Звіробій гірський | Wikidata |
| de | Berg-Johanniskraut | Wikidata |
| az | Dağlıq dazısı | Wikidata |
| lt | Kalninė jonažolė | Wikidata |
| hsb | Hórski křižomnik | Wikidata |
| nl | Berghertshooi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, it is found throughout the natural landscapes of Great Britain. The species also inhabits the territories of Norway and Sweden. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of Hypericum montanum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |