Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
728351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex C.E.C.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1940: 32 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727684



Common Names

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


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Description

Hypericum gracilipes (also called 'Graceful St. John's Wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands, and has bright yellow flowers with five petals and toothed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum gracilipes is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has bright yellow flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully dividing the rootball and replanting the divisions.

Where to Find Hypericum gracilipes

Hypericum gracilipes can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Hypericum gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum gracilipes?

Hypericum gracilipes

What is the common name of Hypericum gracilipes?

Graceful-Stalked St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum gracilipes?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2858189: Based on the initial data import
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.