Hypericum adenotrichum, commonly known as kantaron, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. It is native to Turkey.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Hypericaceae |
| Genus: | Hypericum |
| Section: | H. sect. Crossophyllum |
| Species: | H. adenotrichum
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| Binomial name | |
| Hypericum adenotrichum Spach 1836[1]
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Description
editHypericum adenotrichum is a small plant, ranging 7–32 cm (2.8–12.6 in) in height. It has numerous spreading stems with sessile, linear to oblanceolate leaves. Its flowerheads have 3 to 7 (occasionally up to 23) flowers, each flower averaging 33 mm (1.3 in) across. The flowers have bright yellow petals, sometimes tinged with red, with up to 30 stamens.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species is native to Turkey, with possible sightings elsewhere due to garden escapes.[2][3] It occurs in woodland and subalpine habitats.[2]
Medicinal use
editMany people use the plant in different folk medicines. It has also been looked into for its anti-cancer properties, including slowing the growth of cancer cell lines.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Hypericum adenotrichum Spach". ipni.org. International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ a b c "Hypericum adenotrichum". hypericum.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ The Online Herb Garden
- ^ Ozmen, A; Bauer, S; Gridling, M; Singhuber, J; Krasteva, S; Madlener, S; Vo, TP; Stark, N; Saiko, P; Fritzer-Szekeres, M; Szekeres, T; Askin-Celik, T; Krenn, L; Krupitza, G (2009). "In vitro anti-neoplastic activity of the ethno-pharmaceutical plant Hypericum adenotrichum Spach endemic to Western Turkey". Oncol Rep. 22 (4): 845–52. doi:10.3892/or_00000508. PMID 19724864.