Hypericum triquetrifolium
Hypericum triquetrifolium, commonly known as threecornered St. John's wort, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Hypericaceae family. Characterized by its unique, three-angled stems and vibrant yellow blossoms, this plant is valued in ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic properties and its role within diverse natural ecosystems worldwide.
- Scientific name: Hypericum triquetrifolium
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Europe
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, it is identified by its 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern focused primarily within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented across Spain, France, and the Balearic Islands. Moving eastward, the species is also found throughout parts of Southeastern Europe. Specifically, its range extends into the territories of Albania and Greece. This distribution highlights a preference for the unique climates found along the southern European coastline.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypericum triquetrifolium has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hypericin, (E)-gamma-bisabolene, Alpha-humulene, Alpha-pinene, Hypericin.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypericin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-gamma-bisabolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-humulene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-calamenene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-cadinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eremophilene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypericum triquetrifolium has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Anticholinergic, Antidepressant, Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypericum triquetrifolium has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |