Hypericum papuanum
Hypericum papuanum, commonly known as a unique species of St. John's Wort, is a medicinal plant native to the lush landscapes of Papua New Guinea. Renowned for its distinct botanical features, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering potential therapeutic properties for various traditional healing practices and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Hypericum papuanum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Hypericaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined 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, Hypericum papuanum, is known by various names depending on the regional language and local context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Papua New Guinea St. John's Wort, while in Tok Pisin, it is called St. John's Wort.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the specific region known as Papuasia. Its primary geographical distribution is centered within the large island of New Guinea. Within this tropical territory, the species occupies unique ecological niches characteristic of the area. Because of this localized range, the plant is considered endemic to this specific part of the world. Consequently, finding this medicinal species elsewhere in the global landscape is highly unlikely.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum papuanum, is primarily utilized in medicinal preparations through the use of its aerial parts. These aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the active compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. Depending on the specific method of extraction or the type of formulation required, practitioners may use either fresh aerial parts or the dried aerial parts to ensure stability and potency in the final medicinal product.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum papuanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyperpapuanone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperpapuanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |