Hypericum collenetteae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collenetteae
ID:
728160
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23: 69 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727493
Common Names
- Collenetteae Hypericum
- St. John's Wort
- Tutsan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum collenetteae (also called Collenette'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 collenetteae is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues, and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum collenetteae has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum collenetteae 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 collenetteae
Hypericum collenetteae can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Hypericum collenetteae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum collenetteae?
Hypericum collenetteae
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum collenetteae?
It is found in dry, open forests and woodlands.
What is the growth habit of Hypericum collenetteae?
It is an erect herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.
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
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975069-1: Based on the initial data import