Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
boreale
ID:
1296343

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) E.P.Bicknell

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 22: 211 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295681



Common Names

  • Northern St. Johnswort
  • Boreal St. Johnswort
  • Northern Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum boreale (also called Northern St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches, reaching a height of up to 50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum boreale is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum boreale is a yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum boreale is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Hypericum boreale

Hypericum boreale is native to the United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.

Hypericum boreale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum boreale?

Hypericum boreale

What is the common name of Hypericum boreale?

Northern St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum boreale?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-7800003: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Eugene Pintard Bicknell (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.P.Bicknell' in the authors string.