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Hypericum styphelioides

Hypericum styphelioides · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hypericum styphelioides, scientifically known as Hypericum styphelioides, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the Hypericaceae family. Native to North American wetlands, this plant is distinguished by its vibrant yellow blooms. While often studied for its botanical characteristics, its unique chemical profile offers intriguing potential for medicinal research.

Family
Hypericaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Hypericum Styphelioides Subsp. Styphelioides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hypericum styphelioides

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Hypericum styphelioides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Hypericaceae and falls under 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, known scientifically as Hypericum styphelioides, possesses a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its natural habitat is centered within the tropical regions of the Caribbean. Specifically, this medicinal species is found endemic to the island of Cuba. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered a rare find in the broader botanical world. Consequently, researchers focusing on its medicinal properties must look toward Cuban ecosystems to locate it.

Region Area
Caribbean Cuba

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Hypericum styphelioides has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Hypericum styphelioides
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Hypericum styphelioides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,5-Trihydroxy-2-(2',2'-dimethyl-4'-isopropenyl)cyclopentanylxanthone, 3-geranyl-1-(3-methylbutanoyl)phloroglucinol, 5-O-demethylpaxanthonin.

Chemicals reported in Hypericum styphelioides
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,3,5-Trihydroxy-2-(2',2'-dimethyl-4'-isopropenyl)cyclopentanylxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-geranyl-1-(3-methylbutanoyl)phloroglucinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
5-O-demethylpaxanthonin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,3,5-Trihydroxy-2-(2',2'-dimethyl-4'-isopropenyl)cyclopentanylxanthone

  1. Journal of natural products

3-geranyl-1-(3-methylbutanoyl)phloroglucinol

  1. Journal of natural products

5-O-demethylpaxanthonin

  1. Journal of natural products