Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fraseri
ID:
728320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spach) Steud.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 788 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727653



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Elodes fraseri Spach [unknown]
  • Triadenum virginicum fraseri (Spach) J.M.Gillett [unknown]
  • Triadenum virginicum fraseri (Spach) Cooperr. [unknown]
  • Triadenum fraseri (Spach) Gleason [unknown]
  • Hypericum virginicum fraseri (Spach) Fernald [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum fraseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum fraseri has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum fraseri 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 fraseri

Hypericum fraseri can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Hypericum fraseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum fraseri?

Hypericum fraseri

What is the common name of Hypericum fraseri?

Fraser's St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum fraseri?

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433442-1: Based on the initial data import