Kingdom Plantae Family Hypericaceae Rank Species | Order Malpighiales Genus Hypericum | |
Similar Hypericum uralum, Hypericum forrestii, Hypericum elongatum, Hypericum crux‑andreae | ||
Hypericum acmosepalum is a dwarf shrub in the genus Hypericum. It was described by Norman Robson.
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Description
The average height of Hypericum acmosepalum is about 0.6 meters. They have four flowers that are 2-6 cm in diameter that bloom in the summer.
Medicinal purposes
Hypericum acmosepalum has been used as an antibacterial for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, since it reduces the severity of ATP-dependent MurE ligase.
Distribution and habitat
The species' range includes the Chinese autonomous region of Guangxi and the Chinese provinces of Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan. The species is most often found in forest glades, roadside banks, scrubby hillsides, open stream sides.
References
Hypericum acmosepalum Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA