Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
arbuscula
ID:
1296652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 63 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295990



Common Names

  • Hypericum arbuscula
  • Arbuscula Hypericum
  • Hypericum Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum arbuscula (also called African St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum arbuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds, skin infections, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum arbuscula is yellow with four petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Hypericum arbuscula

Hypericum arbuscula can be found in Central and South America.

Hypericum arbuscula FAQ

What is the common name of Hypericum arbuscula?

Shrubby St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum arbuscula?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the growth rate of Hypericum arbuscula?

Slow to moderate

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 tro-7800954: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.