Hypericum fieriense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fieriense
ID:
728299
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23: 68 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727632
Common Names
- St. John's Wort
- Fieriense St. John's Wort
- Marsh St. John's Wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum fieriense (also called Fier's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum fieriense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum fieriense is yellow, with five petals and many stamens. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum fieriense is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. It is best to keep the soil temperature at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to a spacing of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm).
Where to Find Hypericum fieriense
Hypericum fieriense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Ocean, including Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.
Hypericum fieriense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum fieriense?
Hypericum fieriense
What is the common name of Hypericum fieriense?
Fier's St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum fieriense?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open 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,
References
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975062-1: Based on the initial data import