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Hypericum russeggeri

Hypericum russeggeri · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Hypericum russeggeri, is a specialized perennial herb belonging to the Hypericaceae family. Often found in specific mountainous habitats, this plant shares botanical characteristics with its well-known relative, St. John's Wort. It is studied for its unique phytochemical profile and potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine.

Family
Hypericaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Triadenia Russeggeri · Adenotrias Kotschyi · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hypericum russeggeri

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

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

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Hypericaceae
Genus Hypericum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Western Asia. Its native range includes the mountainous landscapes of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the territory of Türkiye. These locations represent the core geographical areas where the plant can be naturally sourced. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these specific Mediterranean and Anatolian zones.

Region Area
Western Asia Lebanon-Syria
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hypericum russeggeri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quinic acid, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Isoquercitrin, malic acid.

Chemicals reported in Hypericum russeggeri
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
quinic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoquercitrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
malic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

quinic acid

  1. Biotechnology & genetic engineering reviews
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Isoquercitrin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

malic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Hypericum russeggeri has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiurease.

Activities reported in Hypericum russeggeri
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiurease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticholinesterase

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antifungal

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antimicrobial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiurease

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cytotoxic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Diuretic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology