Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dichotomum
ID:
1254805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
tro

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 167 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254143



Common Names

  • Hypericum dichotomum
  • Forked St. John's Wort
  • Dichotomum St. John's Wort


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Description

Hypericum dichotomum (also called Spotted St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a woody base. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum dichotomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum dichotomum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, brown and angular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum dichotomum is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Hypericum dichotomum

Hypericum dichotomum can be found in the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.

Hypericum dichotomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum dichotomum?

Hypericum dichotomum

What is the common name of Hypericum dichotomum?

No common name

What type of plant is Hypericum dichotomum?

A shrub

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,