Hypericum rochelii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hypericum rochelii var. latronum
• Hypericum rochelii var. minus
• Hypericum rochelii subsp. pseudotenellum
• Hypericum rochelii subsp. urumovii
• Hypericum rumeliacum subsp. amplexicaule
• Hypericum pseudotenellum
• Hypericum setiferum
• Hypericum boissieri

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum rochelii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. It is further classified into the family Hypericaceae and the genus Hypericum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found throughout various regions of Southeastern Europe. Its natural range includes specific populations located in Bulgaria. Additionally, it can be identified within the diverse landscapes of Greece. The species is also known to inhabit parts of Romania. Finally, its distribution extends across the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Hypericum rochelii is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form in which the perennating buds are located at the soil surface or just below it, protected by leaf litter or substrate. Within the diverse spectrum of botanical life forms—ranging from phanerophytes and chamaephytes to therophytes, geophytes, and hydrophytes—this species specifically adopts the hemicryptophyte strategy to navigate its environmental niche. As both a nanophanerophyte and a hemicryptophyte, its developmental cycle relies on these protected buds to survive unfavorable seasonal conditions, allowing it to re-emerge and complete its reproductive stages once environmental stability returns.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Hypericum rochelii is characterized by its diverse growth habits, as it can be found in aquatic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial environments depending on the local moisture availability. The plant typically features slender, often branched stems that may exhibit a slightly woody base as they mature. The leaves are generally arranged oppositely along the stem, presenting an elliptical to lanceolate shape with entire margins and distinct venation patterns. The floral structure consists of characteristic five-petaled flowers, often bright in color, which emerge from terminal or axillary positions. The reproductive organs include a central cluster of numerous stamens that are prominent, a hallmark of the genus, surrounding a multi-carpellate ovary. The root system adapts to its specific niche, ranging from submerged or rhizomatous structures in aquatic settings to more fibrous, stabilizing roots in terrestrial soils.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Hypericum rochelii has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticholinesterase, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Anticholinesterase

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimicrobial

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)