Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bourgaei
ID:
747263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 4: 41 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746596



Common Names

  • Hypericum bourgaei
  • Bourgé's St. John's Wort
  • Bourgé's Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum bourgaei (also called St. John's Wort, Bourgae's St. John's Wort, or Bourgae's Hypericum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate climates. It is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum bourgaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum bourgaei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum bourgaei is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Hypericum bourgaei

Hypericum bourgaei can be found in Spain.

Hypericum bourgaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum bourgaei?

Hypericum bourgaei

What type of plant is Hypericum bourgaei?

A flowering plant

Where is Hypericum bourgaei native to?

Spain

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-2899925: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.