Hypericum montbretii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hypericum ciliatum var. montbretii
• Hypericum maleevii
• Hypericum euphorbiifolium
• Hypericum cassium
• Hypericum bulgaricum
• Hypericum adenocarpum
• Hypericum adenocarpum var. athoum
• Hypericum montbretii var. athoum
• Hypericum montanum var. athoum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hypericum montbretii is defined by its specialization in rugged, high-altitude environments, primarily thriving within mountains and stony places. It occupies niche microhabitats where rocky substrates and sparse soil cover provide the specific drainage and mineral compositions necessary for its survival. These montane landscapes, characterized by steep gradients and exposed terrain, subject the plant to unique environmental stressors, including intense solar radiation and significant fluctuations in temperature. By colonizing such lithic and mountainous zones, the species demonstrates a high degree of adaptation to well-drained, often nutrient-poor conditions typical of rocky outcrops and alpine slopes.

Habitat :

mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Hypericum montbretii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a hemicryptophyte, its perennating buds are located at the soil surface, typically protected by leaf litter or organic matter during unfavorable conditions. This life form, classified under both hemicryptophyte designations, ensures the plant's ability to regenerate effectively from the base, facilitating its long-term survival and establishment within its natural habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hypericum montbretii is characterized by its growth form as a herb, manifesting primarily as a non-woody, herbaceous plant. It exhibits a versatile ecological habit, ranging from terrestrial to semiaquatic and aquatic environments. The plant maintains a relatively low profile, reaching a maximum height of approximately 0.4 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.4 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hypericum montbretii is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that facilitate its dispersal and establishment within its natural habitat. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals a highly consistent seed morphology, with the seed mass exhibiting no variance across observed samples. Specifically, the seed mass remains constant at a mean value of 1e-04 g, a figure that is mirrored by both the maximum and minimum measured seed mass values of 1e-04 g. This uniformity in mass suggests a highly stabilized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each seed carries a standardized amount of resources to support early germination and seedling development.

Seed mass mean:

1e-04 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hypericum montbretii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Natural product research

Stem

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Hypericum montbretii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigenin 7-O-glucoside, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, Hyperoside, RUTIN.

Apigenin 7-O-glucoside

1. Natural product research

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Natural product research

Flavonoids

1. Natural product research

Hyperoside

1. Natural product research

RUTIN

1. Natural product research

quercetin

1. Natural product research

quercitrin

1. Natural product research