Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
formosanum
ID:
728310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 428 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727643



Common Names

  • St. John's Wort
  • Formosanum St. John's Wort
  • Marsh St. John's Wort


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Description

Hypericum formosanum (also called Formosan St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Taiwan. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum formosanum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum formosanum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum formosanum 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 formosanum

Hypericum formosanum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of East Asia, including China, Taiwan, and Japan.

Hypericum formosanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum formosanum?

Hypericum formosanum

What is the common name of Hypericum formosanum?

Formosan St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum formosanum?

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,

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