Hypericum adenotrichum

Hypericum adenotrichum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Hypericaceae[1]
Genus: Hypericum
Binomial name
Hypericum adenotrichum[2]

Hypericum adenotrichum is a dwarf shrub in the genus Hypericum.

Description

Hypericum adenotrichum range from 0.07-0.32 meters tall. Its flowers are 20-32 millimeters in diameter.[3]

Dispersion

The species has been seen in the United Kingdom.[4]

Name

Hypericum adenotrichum is sometimes referred to as "kantaron."

Medicinal use

Many people use the plant in different folk medicines. It has also been looked into for its anti-cancer properties. These include slowing the growth of cancer cell lines.[5]

References

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