Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elatum
ID:
134603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 122 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133932



Common Names

  • Hypericophyllum
  • Elatum Hypericophyllum
  • Hypericophyllum Elatum


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Description

Hypericophyllum elatum (also called tall St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericophyllum elatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericophyllum elatum is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black in color, and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are light green, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericophyllum elatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Hypericophyllum elatum

Hypericophyllum elatum is native to South America and can be found in humid forests.

Hypericophyllum elatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericophyllum elatum?

Hypericophyllum elatum

What is the common name of Hypericophyllum elatum?

Elate Hypericophyllum

Where is Hypericophyllum elatum native to?

South America

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-94730: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.