Hypericum prolificum
Shrubby st. john's-wort
Hypericum prolificum, commonly known as the prolific St. John's wort, is a resilient perennial herb native to specific regions. Characterized by its dense, flowering clusters, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism. It belongs to the Hypericaceae family, offering unique botanical properties often studied for their therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Hypericum prolificum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its descent through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is a member of the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Hypericum as the species Hypericum prolificum.
| 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 by the common name Shrubby St. John's-Wort in English (en) and 丰果金丝桃 in Chinese (zh), is a medicinal species within the Hypericum genus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Shrubby St. John's-Wort | Wikidata |
| zh | 丰果金丝桃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Germany. Its range extends across North America, specifically spanning the Eastern Canadian province of Ontario. Within the North-Central United States, the species is established in the state of Illinois. Additionally, the plant is commonly documented throughout Iowa and Minnesota.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum prolificum, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals produced by the plant during its growth cycle.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum prolificum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include prolifenone A, prolifenone B, prolificin A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| prolifenone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prolifenone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prolificin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum prolificum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |