Hypericum acmosepalum

Hypericum acmosepalum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Hypericaceae
Genus:Hypericum
Section:Hypericum sect. Ascyreia
Species: H. acmosepalum
Binomial name
Hypericum acmosepalum
N.Robson

Hypericum acmosepalum is a dwarf shrub in the genus Hypericum.[1] It was described by Norman Robson.[2]

Description

The average height of Hypericum acmosepalum is about 0.6 meters. They have four flowers that are 2–6 cm in diameter[3] that bloom in the summer.[4]

Medicinal purposes

Hypericum acmosepalum has been used as an antibacterial for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, since it reduces the severity of ATP-dependent MurE ligase.[5][6]

Distribution and habitat

The species' range includes the Chinese autonomous region of Guangxi and the Chinese provinces of Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan.[7] The species is most often found in forest glades, roadside banks, scrubby hillsides, open stream sides.[8]

References

  1. ↑ The Plant List Retrieved November 20, 2015
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia of Life Retrieved November 20, 2015
  3. ↑ Hypericum Online Retrieved October 26, 2015
  4. ↑ Roger's Trees and Shrubs Retrieved November 20, 2015
  5. ↑ Osman, K; Evangelopoulos, D; Basavannacharya, C; Gupta, A; McHugh, TD; Bhakta, S; Gibbons, S. "An antibacterial from Hypericum acmosepalum inhibits ATP-dependent MurE ligase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis". Int J Antimicrob Agents. 39: 124–9. doi:10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2011.09.018. PMC 3657136. PMID 22079533.
  6. ↑ Research Gate article by Sandjib Bhakta, Retrieved November 20, 2015
  7. ↑ Encyclopedia of Life Retrieved 24 February 2017
  8. ↑ eFloras: Flora of China Retrieved November 20, 2015
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