Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hengshanense
ID:
728390

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 5: 27 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727723



Common Names

  • Single-Flowered St. John's Wort
  • Hypericum Monadenum
  • Single-Flowered Hypericum


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum hengshanense xinlinense Z.Y.Li [unknown]

Description

Hypericum hengshanense (also called Hengshan 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 hengshanense 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 hengshanense 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 hengshanense is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse.

Where to Find Hypericum hengshanense

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

Hypericum hengshanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum hengshanense?

Hypericum hengshanense

What is the family of Hypericum hengshanense?

Hypericaceae

What is the common name of Hypericum hengshanense?

Hengshan St. John's Wort

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-2858230: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.