Hypericum cavernicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cavernicola
ID:
1296830
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 2: 90 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296168
Common Names
- Hypericum cavernicola
- Cavernicola Hypericum
- Hypericum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum cavernicola (also called cave St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Japan. It typically grows in subalpine and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum cavernicola 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 cavernicola has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum cavernicola 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 cavernicola
Hypericum cavernicola is native to the United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern states.
Hypericum cavernicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum cavernicola?
Hypericum cavernicola
What is the common name of Hypericum cavernicola?
Cavernicola St. John's Wort
What is the habitat of Hypericum cavernicola?
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-7801499: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.