Hypericum orientale

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hypericum orientale subsp. ptarmicifolium
• Hypericum orientale var. ptarmicifolium
• Hypericum tournefortii
• Hypericum orientale var. adsharicum
• Hypericum orientale subsp. buschianum
• Hypericum orientale var. jaubertii
• Hypericum orientale var. platyphyllum
• Hypericum orientale var. teberdinum
• Hypericum orientale var. tournefortii
• Hypericum ptarmicifolium
• Hypericum ptarmicifolium var. adsharicum
• Hypericum ptarmicifolium var. teberdinum
• Hypericum jaubertii
• Hypericum adsharicum
• Hypericum decussatum
• Hypericum buschianum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hypericum orientale is characterized by its ability to thrive across diverse mountainous terrains and varied landscape compositions. This species is typically found inhabiting forests, meadows, and stony places, demonstrating a versatile adaptability to different soil textures and vegetation structures. Its vertical distribution is well-defined within a specific altitudinal gradient, occurring at elevations ranging from a minimum of 600 m AMSL to a maximum of 2200 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest, meadows, mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Hypericum orientale is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Throughout its developmental cycle, it establishes a robust presence in its natural habitat, often relying on a perennial lifecycle to navigate seasonal changes and environmental fluctuations. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to accumulate resources over several years, supporting its reproductive efforts and structural stability within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hypericum orientale is characterized by its growth form as a herb, which is entirely non-woody in nature. The plant typically exhibits an erect shoot orientation, standing upright from its base. In terms of stature, it is a relatively low-growing species, with a plant height that ranges from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.35 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.35 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Shoot orientation :

erect

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hypericum orientale is primarily characterized by its seasonal flowering cycle, which serves as the critical period for sexual propagation. The plant's flowering period is specifically concentrated during the month of July, marking both the commencement and the conclusion of its peak reproductive activity. While the timing of flowering can exhibit some degree of variability depending on environmental conditions, the data indicates that the flowering start and flowering end are both centered in July. This synchronized blooming period facilitates pollination, which is essential for the subsequent production of seeds necessary for the continuation of the species.

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Hypericum orientale has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hyperoside, Quercetine, RUTIN, hypericin, kaempferol.

Hyperoside

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Quercetine

1. Pharmaceutical biology

RUTIN

1. Pharmaceutical biology

hypericin

1. Pharmaceutical biology

kaempferol

1. Pharmaceutical biology

pseudohypericin

1. Pharmaceutical biology