Hypericum revolutum
Curry bush
Hypericum revolutum, commonly known as the revolute St. John's wort, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific montane regions. Characterized by its unique leaf margins and vibrant yellow blooms, this plant belongs to the Hypericaceae family and is studied for its potential therapeutic properties in traditional herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Hypericum revolutum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Hypericaceae. Ultimately, Hypericum revolutum is identified by its 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 by various names depending on the region and language, is referred to as Curry Bush in English. In Afrikaans, it is commonly called Kerriebos, while in Japanese, it is identified by the names ヒペリクム・レウォルツム and ヒュペリクム・レヴォルトゥム.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Kerriebos | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒペリクム・レウォルツム | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒュペリクム・レヴォルトゥム | Wikidata |
| en | Curry Bush | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within the borders of Nigeria. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Burundi, Cameroon, and the Congo. Additionally, the species is documented within the Gulf of Guinea Islands. This pattern highlights the plant's reliance on the tropical climates found throughout these diverse locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum revolutum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-hydroxy-2,4-dimethoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one, 4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hydroxy-2,4-dimethoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum revolutum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |