Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
harperi
ID:
728376

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Keller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 198 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727709



Common Names

  • Hypericum Harperi
  • Hypericum Harperi Sp
  • Hypericum Harperi Var


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Description

Hypericum harperi (also called Harper's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. 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 harperi 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

The flower of Hypericum harperi is yellow, with four petals and many stamens. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum harperi 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 harperi

Hypericum harperi can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

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-2858214: Based on the initial data import
Robert Keller (1854-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Keller' in the authors string.