Hypericum bifurcatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifurcatum
ID:
728078
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Blumea 20: 256 (1972 publ. 1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727411
Common Names
- Bifurcatum St. John's Wort
- Bithynicum St. John's Wort
- Calathiphorus Screw Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum bifurcatum (also called 'Forked 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 bifurcatum has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for humans and animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum bifurcatum 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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Hypericum bifurcatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a light, well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and place the cuttings in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hypericum bifurcatum
Hypericum bifurcatum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Hypericum bifurcatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum bifurcatum?
Hypericum bifurcatum
What is the common name of Hypericum bifurcatum?
Forked St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum bifurcatum native to?
Europe
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
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433250-1: Based on the initial data import