Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fanjingense
ID:
1321958

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 72: 10 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334412



Common Names

  • Hypericum fanjingense
  • Fanjingense Hypericum
  • Hypericum's Fanjingense


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Description

Hypericum fanjingense (also called Fanjing St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has basal leaves that are round to ovate in shape and yellow flowers with black centers. It is found in moist, shady areas and in rocky, open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum fanjingense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum fanjingense is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum fanjingense is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 m. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hypericum fanjingense

Hypericum fanjingense can be found in China, primarily in Sichuan and Yunnan.

Hypericum fanjingense FAQ

What is the common name of Hypericum fanjingense?

Fanjing St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum fanjingense?

It is native to China.

What are the characteristics of Hypericum fanjingense?

It has a short stem and oval-shaped, green leaves. The yellow flowers have five petals and are star-shaped.

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

Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.