Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Crantz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1766
Citation Micro:
Inst. Rei Herb. 2: 520 (1766)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727524
Common Names
- Crux-Andreae Hypericum
- St. John's Wort
- Tutsan
Synonyms
- Ascyrum cruciatum St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Ascyrum cuneifolium Chapm. [unknown]
- Ascyrum simplex Zeyh. ex Turcz. [unknown]
- Hypericoides crux-andreae Poir. [unknown]
- Hypericum stans (Michx. ex Willd.) P.B.Adams & N.Robson [unknown]
- Ascyrum stans obovatum Chapm. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Hypericum crux-andreae (also called Cross-Andrews 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 crux-andreae 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
The flower of Hypericum crux-andreae is a yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are dark green, with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum crux-andreae 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 crux-andreae
Hypericum crux-andreae can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Hypericum crux-andreae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum crux-andreae?
Hypericum crux-andreae
What is the common name of Hypericum crux-andreae?
Cross-andrew's St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum crux-andreae?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,