Hypericum adenotrichum

Hypericum adenotrichum, commonly known as kantaron, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the genus Hypericum found in Turkey.[1]

Hypericum adenotrichum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Hypericaceae
Genus: Hypericum
Section: H. sect. Crossophyllum
Species:
H. adenotrichum
Binomial name
Hypericum adenotrichum
Spach 1836[1]

Description

Hypericum adenotrichum is a small plant, ranging 7–32 cm (2.8–12.6 in) in height. It has numerous spreading stems with sessile, linear to oblanceolate leaves. Its flowerheads have 3 to 7 (occasionally up to 23) flowers, each flower averaging 33 mm (1.3 in) across. The flowers have bright yellow petals, sometimes tinged with red, with up to 30 stamens.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is native to Turkey, with possible sightings elsewhere due to garden escapes.[2][3] It occurs in woodland and subalpine habitats.[2]

Medicinal use

Many people use the plant in different folk medicines. It has also been looked into for its anti-cancer properties, including slowing the growth of cancer cell lines.[4]

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References
  1. "Hypericum adenotrichum Spach". ipni.org. International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
  2. "Hypericum adenotrichum". hypericum.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
  3. The Online Herb Garden
  4. Ozmen, A; Bauer, S; Gridling, M; Singhuber, J; Krasteva, S; Madlener, S; Vo, TP; Stark, N; Saiko, P; Fritzer-Szekeres, M; Szekeres, T; Askin-Celik, T; Krenn, L; Krupitza, G (2009). "In vitro anti-neoplastic activity of the ethno-pharmaceutical plant Hypericum adenotrichum Spach endemic to Western Turkey". Oncol Rep. 22: 845–52. PMID 19724864.
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