Hypericum eleonorae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eleonorae
ID:
1296740
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elenevsky
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 243 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296078
Common Names
- Eleonora's St. John's Wort
- Eleonorae St. John's Wort
- Eleonorae Hypericum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum eleonorae (also called Eleonora's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum eleonorae is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum eleonorae is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Hypericum eleonorae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hypericum eleonorae
Hypericum eleonorae is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.
Hypericum eleonorae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum eleonorae?
Hypericum eleonorae
What is the common name of Hypericum eleonorae?
Eleonora's St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum eleonorae found?
Central and South America
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
Andrej Georgievich Elenevsky (1928-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elenevsky' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428437-1: Based on the initial data import