Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
728353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 43: 398 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727686



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum muraianum Makino [unknown]
  • Hypericum subalpinum Y.Kimura [unknown]
  • Hypericum swertioides H.Koidz. [unknown]
  • Hypericum subrotundifolium kasiense H.Koidz. [unknown]
  • Hypericum conjunctum longistylum Y.Kimura [unknown]
  • Hypericum subalpinum longistylum Y.Kimura [unknown]
  • Hypericum kinashianum longistylum (Y.Kimura) Y.Kimura [unknown]
  • Hypericum pseudopetiolatum muraianum (Makino) Y.Kimura [unknown]
  • Hypericum erectum subalpinum (Y.Kimura) Y.Kimura [unknown]
  • Hypericum erectum longistylum (Y.Kimura) Y.Kimura [unknown]

Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum gracillimum 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 gracillimum

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

Hypericum gracillimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum gracillimum?

Hypericum gracillimum

What is the common name of Hypericum gracillimum?

Graceful St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum gracillimum?

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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