Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 20: 23 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727469
Common Names
- Castellanoi St. John's Wort
- Fulva Spider Orchid
- Ceratostigma Screw Pine
Description
Hypericum castellanoi (also called Castellano's 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 castellanoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant leaves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum castellanoi 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 castellanoi 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 castellanoi
Hypericum castellanoi can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Hypericum castellanoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum castellanoi?
Hypericum castellanoi
What is the common name of Hypericum castellanoi?
Castellano's St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum castellanoi 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,