Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cerastioides
ID:
728142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spach) N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 74: 22 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727475



Common Names

  • Cerastioides Hypericum
  • St. John's Wort
  • Tutsan


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Synonyms

  • Campylopus cerastioides Spach [unknown]
  • Hypericum campylopus Steud. [unknown]
  • Hypericum cerastioides meuselianum I.Hagemann [unknown]
  • Hypericum recognitum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Hypericum rhodopeum Friv. [unknown]
  • Hypericum origanifolium candolleanum C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Hypericum cerastioides simplex D.Jord. & Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Hypericum cerastioides repens D.Jord. & Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Hypericum cerastioides microphyllum D.Jord. & Kožuharov [unknown]

Description

Hypericum cerastioides (also called Starry St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides, and has yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum cerastioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases, wounds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum cerastioides 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 cerastioides 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 cerastioides

Hypericum cerastioides can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Hypericum cerastioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum cerastioides?

Hypericum cerastioides

What is the common name of Hypericum cerastioides?

Horned St. John's Wort

Where is Hypericum cerastioides native to?

Europe

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 kew-2857902: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.