Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
85501

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) G.V.Pope

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(1): 110 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084830



Common Names

  • Tessmann's Hypericophyllum
  • Tessmann's Sunray
  • Hypericophyllum Tessmannii


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Description

Hypericophyllum tessmannii (also called Tessmann's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central Africa and is found in rocky and sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericophyllum tessmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericophyllum tessmannii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericophyllum tessmannii is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and grows best in well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hypericophyllum tessmannii

Hypericophyllum tessmannii is native to Cameroon and can be found in the western and central regions.

Hypericophyllum tessmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericophyllum tessmannii?

Hypericophyllum tessmannii

What is the common name of Hypericophyllum tessmannii?

Tessmann's hypericophyllum

What is the family of Hypericophyllum tessmannii?

Asteraceae

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-41262: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.