Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Not. Fl. Colomb. 6: 36 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727461
Common Names
- Cardonae St. John's Wort
- Carinosum St. John's Wort
- Carrii Screw Pine
Description
Hypericum cardonae (also called Cardona 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 cardonae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant leaves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum cardonae 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 cardonae 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 cardonae
Hypericum cardonae can be found in the Canary Islands.
Hypericum cardonae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum cardonae?
Hypericum cardonae
What is the common name of Hypericum cardonae?
Cardona St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum cardonae native to?
Spain
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,