Hypericum montbretii
Hypericum montbretii, commonly known as Montbret Hypericum, is a captivating perennial herb prized for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped orange flowers. Belonging to the Hypericaceae family, this resilient plant thrives in diverse habitats. While often ornamental, its botanical lineage suggests significant potential for exploring unique medicinal and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Hypericum montbretii
- 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. Finally, it is identified 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 montbretii, is recognized in Bulgaria by its common name монтбретова звъника.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | монтбретова звъника | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout various regions of Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the countries of Bulgaria and Greece. Its range also extends into the European portion of Türkiye. Additionally, the species is located within the northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Finally, its geographical presence reaches into Eastern Europe, specifically within Crimea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum montbretii, is often utilized in traditional practices where the whole plant is examined to understand its medicinal properties. The structural integrity of the organism is supported by the stem, which houses the essential stem tissue necessary for transporting nutrients throughout the system. As the plant matures, it develops specialized reproductive tissues that are vital for its life cycle. Ultimately, these tissues culminate in the formation of the reproductive parts, such as the flowers, which are characteristic of the genus.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem tissue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| reproductive tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| reproductive parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum montbretii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin-7-O-glucoside, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, hyperoside, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |