Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
attenuatum
ID:
728047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Choisy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Monogr. Hypéric. : 47 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727380



Common Names

  • Attenuatum St. John's Wort
  • Aucheri St. John's Wort
  • Augustinii St. John's Wort


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Description

Hypericum attenuatum (also called 'Slender St. John's Wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows and pastures. It has a woody stem and bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum attenuatum 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 attenuatum is yellow, with five petals and numerous stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum attenuatum 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 attenuatum

Hypericum attenuatum is native to Europe and North Africa.

Hypericum attenuatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum attenuatum?

Hypericum attenuatum

What is the common name of Hypericum attenuatum?

Slender St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum attenuatum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2857765: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.