Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
breviflorum
ID:
728097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Dyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 257 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727430



Common Names

  • Breviflorum St. John's Wort
  • Bupleuroides St. John's Wort
  • Caespitosum St. John's Wort


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Synonyms

  • Triadenum breviflorum (Wall. ex Dyer) Y.Kimura [unknown]

Description

Hypericum breviflorum (also called 'Short-flowered 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 breviflorum 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 breviflorum 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 breviflorum is a perennial shrub native to North America. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has bright yellow flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully dividing the rootball and replanting the divisions.

Where to Find Hypericum breviflorum

Hypericum breviflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Hypericum breviflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum breviflorum?

Hypericum breviflorum

What is the common name of Hypericum breviflorum?

Short-flowered St. John's Wort

Where is Hypericum breviflorum 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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428391-1: Based on the initial data import