Kingdom Plantae Genus Hypericum | Order Malpighiales Rank Species | |
Family Hypericaceae, Clusiaceae Similar Hypericum coris, Hypericum mutilum, Hypericum tomentosum, Hypericum crux‑andreae, Hypericum elongatum | ||
Hypericum annulatum is a species of herb in the genus Hypericum. It is closely related to Hypericum montanum as it is its sister species.
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Description
The species is a perennial that grows 0.2-0.75 meters tall. Its stems are green to reddish in color.
Medical use
Hypericum annulatum contains a newly discovered isocoumarin called annulatomarin. This modestly inhibits the growth of human chronic myeloid leukaemia LAMA-84 cells.
Subspecies
Hypericum annulatum has three subspecies.
References
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