Hypericum sinaicum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Hypericaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Hypericum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in the Middle East. In Western Asia, its presence can be documented within the territory of Palestine. The species is also found in the Sinai region, which serves as a vital part of its Western Asian range. Furthermore, its habitat extends into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within Saudi Arabia. Together, these locations define the known environmental footprint of Hypericum sinaicum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Hypericum sinaicum is characterized by a versatile growth habit and structural complexity. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies, and thrives across a range of habitats, including aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments. Structurally, the plant manifests in growth forms ranging from a low-growing subshrub to a more established shrub. This development is supported by its woody nature, providing a sturdy, lignified framework that distinguishes its physical stature within its ecological niche.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Hypericum sinaicum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, SYRINGIC ACID, naringenin.

Flavonoid

1. Natural product research

SYRINGIC ACID

1. Natural product research

naringenin

1. Natural product research

Activities

Hypericum sinaicum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant.

Antiinflammatory

1. Natural product research

Antioxidant

1. Natural product research

Conditions

Hypericum sinaicum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include edema.

Edema

1. Natural product research