Hypericum olympicum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, specifically within the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Hypericum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can also be found growing in Germany. Its distribution extends further into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the borders of Albania. Finally, the plant is documented to inhabit the landscape of Bulgaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Hypericum olympicum is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist across multiple growing seasons. Structurally, it functions as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at the soil surface, typically protected by leaf litter or organic debris during unfavorable conditions. This hemicryptophytic nature ensures its survival and ability to regenerate annually, supporting its long-term presence within its ecological niche.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hypericum olympicum is characterized by a herbaceous growth form, functioning as both a herb and a forb. The plant exhibits a non-woody structure with a shoot orientation that is predominantly ascending. In terms of stature, it is a relatively small plant, reaching a mean height of 0.25 m, with a maximum height of 0.35 m. Furthermore, its ecological habit is strictly terrestrial.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.35 m

Plant height mean:

0.25 m

Shoot orientation :

ascending

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hypericum olympicum is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit a highly uniform mass profile. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals that the seed mass is extremely consistent, with a mean mass of 0.00021 g. This uniformity is absolute across the observed sample, as both the maximum and minimum recorded seed masses are identical at 0.00021 g. Such precise stability in seed mass suggests a highly regulated developmental process during the maturation of the plant's reproductive structures.

Seed mass mean:

0.00021 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hypericum olympicum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

1. Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae

Chemicals

Hypericum olympicum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amentoflavone, Hyperoside, RUTIN, hypericin, luteolin.

Amentoflavone

1. Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae

Hyperoside

1. Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae

RUTIN

1. Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae

hypericin

1. Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae

luteolin

1. Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae

quercetin

1. Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae

quercitrin

1. Pharmaceutica acta Helvetiae

Preparations