Hypericum scabrum
Hypericum scabrum, commonly known as scabrous St. John's wort, is a perennial herb native to Europe. Characterized by its rough, textured leaves and bright yellow blossoms, this species belongs to the Hypericaceae family. While less studied than its relatives, it holds significant botanical interest for its unique chemical properties.
- Scientific name: Hypericum scabrum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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 scabrum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is called Зверобой шероховатытый, while in Chinese, it is identified as 糙枝金丝桃. In Turkish, the species is known as Karahasaнçayı, and in Arabic-based scripts, it is documented as عرن خشن (both in standard Arabic and Arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Зверобой шероховатый | Wikidata |
| zh | 糙枝金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| ar | عرن خشن | Wikidata |
| tr | Karahasançayı | Wikidata |
| arz | عرن خشن | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 糙枝金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 糙枝金丝桃 | Wikidata |
| tg | Заркаҳак | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum scabrum, is characterized by its distinct morphological features distributed across its various anatomical structures. The medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in the aerial parts, which include the leaves and reproductive structures visible above the ground. The stem is typically woody at the base and serves as a sturdy support for the foliage and spreading branches. Beneath the surface, the root system anchors the plant and facilitates nutrient absorption from the soil. Most notably, the flower displays the characteristic beauty of the Hypericum genus, providing the visual complexity often associated with the species' biological identity.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum scabrum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, compound 1, compound 2.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum scabrum has 3 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum scabrum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania major, Plasmodium falciparum, burns, cancer, depression.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania major | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastroenteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hysteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |