Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
caracasanum
ID:
728122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1458 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727455



Common Names

  • Caracasanum St. John's Wort
  • Cardiophyllum St. John's Wort
  • Cardonae St. John's Wort


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Synonyms

  • Brathys caracasana (Willd.) Spach [unknown]

Description

Hypericum caracasanum (also called Caracas St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides, and has yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum caracasanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant leaves.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypericum caracasanum sub. turumiquirense (Steyerm.) N.Robson
Hypericum caracasanum sub. caracasanum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum caracasanum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum caracasanum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Hypericum caracasanum

Hypericum caracasanum can be found in Venezuela and Colombia.

Hypericum caracasanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum caracasanum?

Hypericum caracasanum

What is the common name of Hypericum caracasanum?

Caracas St. John's Wort

Where is Hypericum caracasanum native to?

Venezuela

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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