Hypericum sampsonii
Hypericum sampsonii, commonly known as Samson's St. John's Wort, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific rocky terrains. Distinguished by its unique floral structure, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Researchers study its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications, exploring its role in traditional healing and modern pharmacological development.
- Scientific name: Hypericum sampsonii
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hypericum sampsonii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Ultimately, it is classified under 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, known scientifically as Hypericum sampsonii, is referred to by several different common names depending on the regional linguistic context. In simplified Chinese, it is known as 元宝草 (zh-cn, zh-hans) and 元宝草 (zh), while in traditional Chinese contexts, it is identified as 元寶草 (zh-tw) or more specifically as 大還魂 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 元宝草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 元寶草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 元宝草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 元宝草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大還魂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 哨子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄叶连翘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜡烛灯台 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶野烟子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 对月草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions within East Asia. In China, its range extends through the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Beyond the Chinese mainland, it can also be found growing in Japan. Additionally, the species is documented to exist within the island of Taiwan. Together, these locations highlight a broad geographical presence throughout the eastern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum sampsonii, utilizes various anatomical structures to thrive and provide its medicinal properties. The aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, are often the most significant components used in herbal preparations due to their accessibility and concentration of active compounds. Additionally, the roots serve as a vital underground system, anchoring the plant and facilitating the absorption of essential nutrients and water from the soil to support overall growth.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum sampsonii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 7-epiclusianone, Compound 1, PPAPs, anthocyanins.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-epiclusianone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PPAPs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plukenetione C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sampsonione I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sampsonione J | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum sampsonii has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum sampsonii has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, arthritis, backache, cancer, contusion.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| backache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contusion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |