Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
galinum
ID:
1296836

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 289 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296174



Common Names

  • Hypericum galinum
  • Galinum Hypericum
  • Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum galinum (also called Galin's St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Japan. It typically grows in subalpine and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum galinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum galinum has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum galinum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease-free. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Hypericum galinum

Hypericum galinum is native to the United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern states.

Hypericum galinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum galinum?

Hypericum galinum

What is the common name of Hypericum galinum?

Galinum St. John's Wort

What is the habitat of Hypericum galinum?

It is found in dry, rocky, open woods and thickets

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-7801512: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.