Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 31: 83 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727537
Common Names
- Daliense Hypericum
- St. John's Wort
- Tutsan
Description
Hypericum daliense (also called Dalian St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Asia. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are oblong and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum daliense 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 daliense 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 daliense is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Hypericum daliense
Hypericum daliense can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Hypericum daliense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum daliense?
Hypericum daliense
What is the common name of Hypericum daliense?
Dali St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum daliense?
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,