Hypericum campestre - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestre
ID:
728113
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 3: 122 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727446
Common Names
- Campestre St. John's Wort
- Cephalotus Screw Pine
- Capitatum St. John's Wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum campestre (also called Marsh St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along roadsides, and has yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum campestre has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for humans and animals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hypericum campestre sub. campestreFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum campestre is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Hypericum campestre 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 campestre
Hypericum campestre can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Hypericum campestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum campestre?
Hypericum campestre
What is the common name of Hypericum campestre?
Field St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum campestre 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2857858: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.