Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
tro
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 168 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295708
Common Names
- Connate St. Johnswort
- Connatum St. Johnswort
- Connate Hypericum
Description
Hypericum connatum (also called Connate St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can reach a height of up to 50 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum connatum is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat wounds, cuts, and bruises.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum connatum is a yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum connatum is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a potting mix until they root.
Where to Find Hypericum connatum
Hypericum connatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is typically found in sunny, dry places such as meadows and rocky slopes.
Hypericum connatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum connatum?
Hypericum connatum
What are the common names of Hypericum connatum?
Connate St. John's Wort, Connate Hypericum
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum connatum?
It is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and meadows in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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,