Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
728361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex Dyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 253 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727694



Common Names

  • Hypericum Griffithii
  • Hypericum Griffithii Sp
  • Hypericum Griffithii Var


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Description

Hypericum griffithii (also called Griffith's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to East Asia. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are oblong and lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum griffithii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a light, well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and place the cuttings in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hypericum griffithii

Hypericum griffithii can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Hypericum griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum griffithii?

Hypericum griffithii

What is the common name of Hypericum griffithii?

Griffith's St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum griffithii?

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-2858198: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.