Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 791 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727460
Common Names
- Cardiophyllum St. John's Wort
- Cardonae St. John's Wort
- Carinosum St. John's Wort
Description
Hypericum cardiophyllum (also called Heart-Leaved St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides, and has yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum cardiophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant leaves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum cardiophyllum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum cardiophyllum 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 cardiophyllum
Hypericum cardiophyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Hypericum cardiophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum cardiophyllum?
Hypericum cardiophyllum
What is the common name of Hypericum cardiophyllum?
Heart-leaved St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum cardiophyllum 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,