Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
decaisneanum
ID:
728208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Daveau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 36: 104 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727541



Common Names

  • Decaisneanum Hypericum
  • St. John's Wort
  • Tutsan


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Description

Hypericum decaisneanum (also called 'St. John's Wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands, and has bright yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum decaisneanum 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 decaisneanum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum decaisneanum 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 decaisneanum

Hypericum decaisneanum can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Hypericum decaisneanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum decaisneanum?

Hypericum decaisneanum

What is the common name of Hypericum decaisneanum?

Decaisne's St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum decaisneanum?

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,

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Jules Alexandre Daveau (1852-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daveau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433359-1: Based on the initial data import