Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 54: 256 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137120
Common Names
- Hypericophyllum gossweileri
- Gossweiler's Hypericophyllum
- Gossweiler's St. John's Wort
Synonyms
- Jaumea gossweileri Mattf. [unknown]
Description
Hypericophyllum gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericophyllum gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericophyllum gossweileri is a white or yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericophyllum gossweileri is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall, and divisions should be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hypericophyllum gossweileri
Hypericophyllum gossweileri is found in Angola and Namibia.
Hypericophyllum gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericophyllum gossweileri?
Hypericophyllum gossweileri
What is the common name of Hypericophyllum gossweileri?
Gossweiler's St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericophyllum gossweileri found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Hypericophyllum genus
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum,
Hypericophyllum multicaule,
Hypericophyllum tessmannii,
Hypericophyllum hessii,
Hypericophyllum congoense,
Hypericophyllum nyassicum,
Hypericophyllum angolense,
Hypericophyllum compositarum,
Hypericophyllum altissimum,
Hypericophyllum elatum,
Hypericophyllum gossweileri,
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,