Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 20: 78 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727581
Common Names
- Hypericum Eastwoodianum
- Eastwoodianum Hypericum
- Hypericum Eastwood's
Description
Hypericum eastwoodianum (also called 'Eastwood's St. John's Wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands, and has bright yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum eastwoodianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases, wounds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum eastwoodianum 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 eastwoodianum 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 eastwoodianum
Hypericum eastwoodianum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Hypericum eastwoodianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum eastwoodianum?
Hypericum eastwoodianum
What is the common name of Hypericum eastwoodianum?
Eastwood's St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum eastwoodianum?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and 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,