Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
castellanoi
ID:
728136

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


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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.

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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,

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