Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
congoense
ID:
114056

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 123 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113385



Common Names

  • Congo Hypericophyllum
  • Congo Daisy
  • Congo Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Jaumea congensis O.Hoffm. ex T.Durand & De Wild. [unknown]
  • Jaumea congoensis O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Hypericophyllum congoense (also called Congo St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericophyllum congoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericophyllum congoense has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericophyllum congoense is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hypericophyllum congoense

Hypericophyllum congoense is native to Congo and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Hypericophyllum congoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericophyllum congoense?

Hypericophyllum congoense

What are the common names of Hypericophyllum congoense?

Congo hypericophyllum, congo st. john's wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericophyllum congoense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7380: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.