Hypericum patulum
Goldencup st. john's wort
Hypericum patulum, commonly known as the creeping St. John's wort, is a resilient perennial herb native to various regions. Distinguished by its spreading habit and yellow, star-shaped blossoms, this botanical species is valued in ethnobotany. It offers unique phytochemical properties, making it a subject of interest for traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Hypericum patulum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Hypericum, specifically the species Hypericum patulum.
| 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 patulum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German-speaking Switzerland, it is called Grossblumiges Johanniskraut (de-ch), while in Japan, it is known as キンシバイ (ja). In Upper Sorbian, the species is called Šěroki zahrodny křižomnik (hsb), and in Chinese, it is identified as 金丝梅 (zh). Additionally, in Russian, it is commonly called Зверобой повислый (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de-ch | Grossblumiges Johanniskraut | Wikidata |
| ja | キンシバイ | Wikidata |
| hsb | Šěroki zahrodny křižomnik | Wikidata |
| zh | 金丝梅 | Wikidata |
| ru | Зверобой повислый | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金絲梅 | Wikidata |
| pl | Dziurawiec rozpierzchły | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金丝梅 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 金丝梅 | Wikidata |
| cs | třezalka rozkladitá | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In Southern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the KwaZulu-Natal province. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast regions. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Eastern Asia, specifically in Japan. Together, these locations illustrate a diverse habitat ranging from African provinces to various parts of the Asian continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum patulum, possesses unique components that are often studied for their therapeutic potential. While the entire specimen is of botanical interest, specific attention is frequently given to the fruit and the flower extracts. The fruit serves as the reproductive vessel of the plant, housing the seeds necessary for its propagation, whereas the flower extracts contain a concentrated profile of bioactive compounds. These extracts are particularly valued in medicinal research, as they are believed to hold the essential chemical constituents responsible for the plant's various biological activities and healing properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum patulum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PPAP, alpha-pinene, amentoflavone, beta-caryophyllene, hypericin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PPAP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| longifolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum patulum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bruises, epilepsy, folk medicine, hepatitis, pain.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bruises | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| folk medicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tonsillitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |