Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merxm.) D.J.N.Hind
Source:
gcc
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(2)-9500: 4 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093935
Common Names
- Hypericophyllum
- Hessii
- Hess's St. John's Wort
Synonyms
- Jaumea hessii Merxm. [unknown]
Description
Hypericophyllum hessii (also called Hess's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, heaths, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericophyllum hessii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericophyllum hessii is yellow and has a bell-shaped appearance. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericophyllum hessii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed sowing in spring or by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hypericophyllum hessii
Hypericophyllum hessii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Hypericophyllum hessii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericophyllum hessii?
Hypericophyllum hessii
What is the common name of Hypericophyllum hessii?
Hess's sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Hypericophyllum hessii?
Hypericophyllum hessii is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
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,