Hypericum annulatum
| Hypericum annulatum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Hypericaceae, Clusiaceae |
| Genus: | Hypericum |
| Species: | H. annulatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypericum annulatum | |
Hypericum annulatum is a species of herb in the genus Hypericum. It is closely related to Hypericum montanum as it is its sister species.
Description
The species is a perennial that grows 0.2-0.75 meters tall. Its stems are green to reddish in color.[1]
Medical use
Hypericum annulatum contains a newly discovered isocoumarin called annulatomarin. This modestly inhibits the growth of human chronic myeloid leukaemia LAMA-84 cells.[2]
Subspecies
Hypericum annulatum has three subspecies.
- Hypericum annulatum subsp. afromontanum
- Hypericum annulatum subsp. annulatum
- Hypericum annulatum subsp. intermedium
References
- ↑ Hypericum: MySpecies Retrieved 3 November 2015
- ↑ NCBI Public Library of Medication Retrieved 3 November 2015
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