Hypericum orientale
Hypericum orientale, commonly known as Oriental St. John's Wort, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this botanical species is studied for its bioactive compounds, which offer potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Hypericum orientale
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and 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 orientale, is recognized by its specific common name in various regions, such as Dziurawiec wschodni in Poland (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Dziurawiec wschodni | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within Western Asia and the Caucasus. Its presence is notably documented throughout the North Caucasus region. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the Transcaucasus area. A significant portion of its natural habitat also includes the territory of Türkiye. Together, these locations define the core geographical range of Hypericum orientale.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum orientale has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hypericin, hyperoside, kaempferol, pseudohypericin, quercetine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudohypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |