Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Curtis
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 44: 80 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295898
Common Names
- Hypericum buckleyi
- Buckley's Hypericum
- Buckley's St. John's Wort
Description
Hypericum buckleyi (also called ‘Hypericum de Buckley’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is found in Central and South America, where it is native to the wet forests of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. It is typically found in lowland wet forests, but can also be found in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum buckleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum buckleyi has yellow flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a pair of opposite leaves and a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum buckleyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Hypericum buckleyi
Hypericum buckleyi is native to Europe and Asia.
Hypericum buckleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum buckleyi?
Hypericum buckleyi
What is the common name of Hypericum buckleyi?
Buckleyi Hypericum
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum buckleyi?
Dry forests of the Mediterranean region
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,