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
- ↑ The Plant List Retrieved November 20, 2015
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Life Retrieved November 20, 2015
- ↑ Hypericum Online Retrieved October 26, 2015
- ↑ Roger's Trees and Shrubs Retrieved November 20, 2015
- ↑ NCBI article by Dr Chris Clement and the students of Bloomsbury College, Retrieved October 23, 2015
- ↑ Research Gate article by Sandjib Bhakta, Retrieved November 20, 2015
- ↑ eFloras: Flora of China Retrieved November 20, 2015
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