Hypericum rochelii
Hypericum rochelii, commonly known as a specialized member of the St. John's wort family, is a medicinal plant native to specific ecological niches. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering intriguing possibilities for pharmacological research and traditional herbal medicine applications.
- Scientific name: Hypericum rochelii
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
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.
| 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 rochelii, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Rochelea's St. John's Wort, while in Spanish, it is known as Hipérico de Rochelea. In French, the plant is called Hypérique de Rochelea, and in Portuguese, it is identified as Hipérico de Rochelea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Activities
Hypericum rochelii has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticholinesterase, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |