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Description
Hypericum callinum (also called Call's St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is a small herb with a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and has small, fragrant leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum callinum has been used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum callinum has bright yellow flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum callinum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Hypericum callinum requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates.
Where to Find Hypericum callinum
Hypericum callinum is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands.
Hypericum callinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum callinum?
Hypericum callinum
What is the common name of Hypericum callinum?
Golden Cup
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum callinum?
It is native to 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,