Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 36: 68 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727705
Common Names
- Hypericum Hachijyoense
- Hypericum Hachijyoense Sp
- Hypericum Hachijyoense Var
Synonyms
- Hypericum hachijyoense nigrum Y.Kimura [unknown]
Description
Hypericum hachijyoense (also called Hachijo 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 hachijyoense 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 hachijyoense has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum hachijyoense 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 hachijyoense
Hypericum hachijyoense can be found in Japan.
Hypericum hachijyoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum hachijyoense?
Hypericum hachijyoense
What is the common name of Hypericum hachijyoense?
Hachijo St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum hachijyoense?
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,