Hypericum olympicum
Hypericum olympicum, commonly known as an endemic St. John's wort, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blossoms, it contains bioactive compounds traditionally utilized for their soothing properties, offering unique therapeutic potential in treating skin ailments and supporting emotional well-being.
- Scientific name: Hypericum olympicum
- 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. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, specifically within the family Hypericaceae. Finally, 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 olympicum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Зверобой олимпийский, while in Swedish, it goes by the name Olympjohannesört. In Poland, it is known as Dziurawiec olimpijski, and in Bulgaria, it is called олимпийска звъника. Finally, in Greek, the plant is identified as Υπερικόν το ολύμπιον.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Зверобой олимпийский | Wikidata |
| sv | Olympjohannesört | Wikidata |
| pl | Dziurawiec olimpijski | Wikidata |
| bg | олимпийска звъника | Wikidata |
| el | Υπερικόν το ολύμπιον | Wikidata |
| zh | 希腊金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 奥林匹斯金丝桃 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum olympicum, possesses unique therapeutic potential that is primarily accessed through its flower extracts. These extracts are derived from the vibrant, specialized blossoms of the plant, which contain a concentrated complex of bioactive compounds. By isolating these specific components from the flowers, researchers and herbalists can harness the plant's medicinal properties, focusing on the chemical constituents that are most potent within the floral tissues.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flower extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum olympicum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amentoflavone, hypericin, hyperoside, luteolin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |