Hypericum scabrum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hypericum asperum
• Hypericum scabrum var. asperum
• Hypericum scabrum var. glabrum
• Hypericum scabrum var. hyssopifolium
• Hypericum scabrum var. laeve
• Hypericum scabrum var. laevicaule
• Hypericum scabrum var. leiocalyx
• Hypericum scabrum var. micranthum
• Hypericum scabrum subsp. sublaeve
• Hypericum cymosum
• Hypericum galiiforme
• Drosanthe scabra
• Drosanthe hyssopifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Hypericum scabrum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Hypericaceae and the genus Hypericum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscapes of Central Asia. It can be found growing within the borders of Kazakhstan. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the territory of Kirgizstan. The species is also documented to exist in Turkmenistan and Tadzhikistan. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Uzbekistan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hypericum scabrum is characterized by its ability to thrive in diverse and rugged landscapes, ranging from mountainous terrains to expansive steppes. This species is commonly found inhabiting stony places, shrubberies, and areas near rivers, demonstrating a versatility in its preferred environments. In terms of altitudinal distribution, the plant occupies a significant vertical range, with a mean elevation of 1100 m AMSL and a minimum elevation of 1100 m AMSL. However, its ecological niche extends much higher into montane zones, reaching a maximum elevational limit of 3100 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

3100 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1100 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, rivers, shrubberies, steppe, stony places

Life history

The life history of Hypericum scabrum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it survives through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. Architecturally, the species is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form in which the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or other organic matter during unfavorable periods. This hemicryptophytic growth habit allows the plant to persist and regrow annually from its base, ensuring long-term survival in its natural habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hypericum scabrum is characterized by its growth form as a subshrub or herb, exhibiting a variable degree of woodiness. This species is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber or a parasite, maintaining an independent lifestyle. In terms of stature, it is a relatively low-growing species with a plant height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.17 m to a maximum of 0.4 m, with an average height of approximately 0.3 m. Furthermore, this plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat preference.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.4 m

Plant height mean:

0.3 m

Plant height min:

0.17 m

Woodiness :

variable

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hypericum scabrum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle and the production of small, uniform fruit and seeds. The flowering period typically commences in May and extends through July, though the timing can be variable. Following pollination, the plant develops fruits that exhibit consistent dimensions, with a mean length of 0.5 cm and a mean width of 0.35 cm; notably, the minimum and maximum values for both length (0.5 cm) and width (0.35 cm) align with these averages, indicating a highly standardized fruit size. The resulting seeds are quite minute, possessing a mean mass of 0.000715 g. Individual seed mass varies within a narrow range, with a minimum recorded at 0.00049 g and a maximum reaching 0.00114 g.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit length max:

0.5 cm

Fruit width max:

0.35 cm

Seed mass max:

0.00114 g

Seed mass mean:

0.000715 g

Seed mass min:

0.00049 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hypericum scabrum has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, root, stem.

Flower

1. AMB Express

Root

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Stem

1. AMB Express

Chemicals

Hypericum scabrum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, (+)-catechin, (-)-Epicatechin, Compound 1, Compound 2.

quercetin

1. Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

(+)-catechin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

(-)-Epicatechin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Compound 1

1. Scientific reports

Compound 2

1. Scientific reports

Compound 3

1. Scientific reports

Flavonoids

1. Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice

Gallic acid

1. Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice

Germacrene D

1. Pharmaceutical biology

TANNIC ACID

1. Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice

Activities

Hypericum scabrum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial.

Antioxidant

1. Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice
2. Pharmaceutical biology
3. Cutaneous and ocular toxicology

Antimicrobial

1. Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice
2. Cutaneous and ocular toxicology

Antibacterial

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Medicinal Uses

Hypericum scabrum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania major, Plasmodium falciparum, burns, cancer, depression.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations