Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
747265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hub.-Mor.) N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 4: 45 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746598



Common Names

  • Hypericum albiflorum
  • White-flowered St. John's Wort
  • White-flowered Hypericum


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum aviculariifolium albiflorum Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
  • Hypericum aviculariifolium roseiflorum Hub.-Mor. [unknown]

Description

Hypericum albiflorum (also called St. John's Wort, White-flowered St. John's Wort, or White-flowered Hypericum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate climates. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum albiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive white flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including skin infections, wounds, and rashes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum albiflorum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum albiflorum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Hypericum albiflorum

Hypericum albiflorum can be found in Spain.

Hypericum albiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum albiflorum?

Hypericum albiflorum

What type of plant is Hypericum albiflorum?

A flowering plant

Where is Hypericum albiflorum native to?

Spain

Species in the Hypericum genus

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899927: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.