Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
austroyunnanicum
ID:
1266717

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Wu & D.P.Yang

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 40: 77 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266055





Searching for Hypericum austroyunnanicum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Hypericum austroyunnanicum (also called Yunnan St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae, native to China. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 6 m tall, with glossy, leathery leaves up to 10 cm long and 5 cm broad. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats, growing in humus-rich soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum austroyunnanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum austroyunnanicum has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

Searching for Hypericum austroyunnanicum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum austroyunnanicum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Hypericum austroyunnanicum

Hypericum austroyunnanicum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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-50220402: Based on the initial data import
Li Hong Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Wu' in the authors string.
De Po Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.P.Yang' in the authors string.