Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév. & Vaniot
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54: 591 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727725
Common Names
- Henry's St. John's Wort
- Hypericum Henryi
- Henry's Hypericum
Description
Hypericum henryi (also called Henry'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 henryi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hypericum henryi sub. hancockii N.Robson
Hypericum henryi sub. uraloides (Rehder) N.Robson
Hypericum henryi sub. henryi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum henryi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum henryi 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 henryi
Hypericum henryi can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Hypericum henryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum henryi?
Hypericum henryi
What is the family of Hypericum henryi?
Hypericaceae
What is the common name of Hypericum henryi?
Henry's 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,