Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
athoum
ID:
728043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Orph.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 794 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727376



Common Names

  • Athoum St. John's Wort
  • Atomarium St. John's Wort
  • Attenuatum St. John's Wort


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Description

Hypericum athoum (also called Athoum St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum athoum is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum athoum is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum athoum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hypericum athoum

Hypericum athoum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Hypericum athoum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum athoum?

Hypericum athoum

What is the common name of Hypericum athoum?

Athoum's St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum athoum?

Grassy slopes and woodlands

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodoros Georgios Orphanides (1817-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orph.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433216-1: Based on the initial data import