Hypericum styphelioides
Hypericum styphelioides, commonly known as the stiff St. John's wort, is a resilient perennial herb native to North American wetlands. Distinguished by its upright, woody stems and bright yellow flowers, this plant belongs to the Hypericaceae family, offering unique botanical characteristics and potential medicinal properties within its specialized habitat.
- Scientific name: Hypericum styphelioides
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 | 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, Hypericum styphelioides, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the bushy St. John's wort. In German, it is known as die buschige Johanniskraut, and in French, it is called le millepertuis buissonnant.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hypericum styphelioides, is characterized by its distinct morphological features, particularly its leaves which serve as a primary component for identification. The leaves are typically arranged in an opposite pattern along the stem and possess a specific shape and texture that distinguish this species within the Hypericum genus. In many medicinal studies, the chemical constituents and bioactive compounds of the plant are often concentrated within these leaves, making them a focal point for botanical analysis.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypericum styphelioides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 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.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3,5-trihydroxy-2-(2',2'-dimethyl-4'-isopropenyl)cyclopentanylxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-geranyl-1-(3-methylbutanoyl)phloroglucinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-demethylpaxanthonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |