Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
enshiense
ID:
1274341

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Wu & F.S.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 42: 76 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273679



Common Names

  • Hypericum Enshiense
  • Enshiense Hypericum
  • Enshiense


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Description

Hypericum enshiense (also called Enshi Hypericum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It is characterized by its leathery, dark green leaves and its small, yellow flowers. It is found in mountainous regions, in forests, and in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum enshiense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum enshiense is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum enshiense is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult and less successful.

Where to Find Hypericum enshiense

Hypericum enshiense can be found in the tropical forests of China.

Hypericum enshiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum enshiense?

Hypericum enshiense

What is the common name of Hypericum enshiense?

Enshi St. John's wort

Where is Hypericum enshiense found?

It is native to China

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50265966: Based on the initial data import
Li Hong Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Wu' in the authors string.
Fa Song Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Wang' in the authors string.