Hypericum carinatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinatum
ID:
1296829
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 41 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296167
Common Names
- Hypericum carinatum
- Carinatum Hypericum
- Hypericum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum carinatum (also called St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family, native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing up to 30–50 cm tall, with a woody base. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum carinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum carinatum has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Hypericum carinatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease-free. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Hypericum carinatum
Hypericum carinatum is native to the United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern states.
Hypericum carinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum carinatum?
Hypericum carinatum
What is the common name of Hypericum carinatum?
Carinatum St. John's Wort
What is the habitat of Hypericum carinatum?
It is found in dry, rocky, open woods and thickets
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 tro-7801498: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.