Hypericum hedgei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hedgei
ID:
747242
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 4: 162 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746575
Common Names
- Hypericum hedgei
- Hedge's St. John's Wort
- Hedge's Hypericum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum hedgei (also called Hedge's St. John's Wort, Hypericum hedgei, or Hypericum hedgei var. hedgei, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate climates. It is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum hedgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum hedgei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.
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Hypericum hedgei is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Hypericum hedgei
Hypericum hedgei can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Hypericum hedgei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum hedgei?
Hypericum hedgei
What is the common name of Hypericum hedgei?
Hypericum hedgei
Where is Hypericum hedgei native to?
South Africa
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-2899902: Based on the initial data import
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.