Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
callithyrsum
ID:
728109

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


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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.

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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

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,

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