Hypericum acmosepalum

Hypericum acmosepalum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Hypericaceae
Genus: Hypericum
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]

Habitat

The species is most often found in forest glades, roadside banks, scrubby hillsides, open stream sides.[7]

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. NCBI article by Dr Chris Clement and the students of Bloomsbury College, Retrieved October 23, 2015
  6. Research Gate article by Sandjib Bhakta, Retrieved November 20, 2015
  7. eFloras: Flora of China Retrieved November 20, 2015
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