Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 5: 38 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727526
Common Names
- Cuatrecasii Hypericum
- St. John's Wort
- Tutsan
Description
Hypericum cuatrecasii (also called Four-Cornered St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are linear and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum cuatrecasii 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 cuatrecasii 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 cuatrecasii is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has bright yellow flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully dividing the rootball and replanting the divisions.
Where to Find Hypericum cuatrecasii
Hypericum cuatrecasii can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Hypericum cuatrecasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum cuatrecasii?
Hypericum cuatrecasii
What is the common name of Hypericum cuatrecasii?
Cuatrecasas' St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum cuatrecasii?
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,