Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 152 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727442
Common Names
- Callithyrsum St. John's Wort
- Calycinum St. John's Wort
- Campestre St. John's Wort
Synonyms
- Hypericum elongatum callithyrsum (Coss.) A.Ramos [unknown]
- Hypericum hyssopifolium callithyrsum (Coss.) Font Quer & Pau [unknown]
Description
Hypericum callithyrsum (also called St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides, and has yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum callithyrsum 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 callithyrsum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum callithyrsum is a perennial shrub native to Europe. 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 callithyrsum
Hypericum callithyrsum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Hypericum callithyrsum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum callithyrsum?
Hypericum callithyrsum
What is the common name of Hypericum callithyrsum?
Beautiful St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum callithyrsum native to?
Europe
Species in the Hypericum genus
Species in the Hypericaceae family
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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,