Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hircinum
ID:
728402

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 784 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727735



Common Names

  • Hairy St. John's Wort
  • Hypericum Hircinum
  • Hairy Hypericum


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Synonyms

  • Androsaemum foetidum Spach ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Androsaemum hircinum (L.) Spach [unknown]
  • Hypericum hircinum minus Aiton [unknown]
  • Hypericum hircinum obtusifolium Choisy [unknown]
  • Hypericum hircinum pumilum P.Watson [unknown]
  • Hypericum hircinum obtusifolium (Choisy) Sauvage [unknown]

Description

Hypericum hircinum (also called Hairy 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 hircinum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypericum hircinum sub. albimontanum (Greuter) N.Robson
Hypericum hircinum sub. majus (Aiton) N.Robson
Hypericum hircinum sub. metroi (Maire & Sauvage) Sauvage
Hypericum hircinum sub. cambessedesii (Coss. ex Barceló) Sauvage
Hypericum hircinum sub. hircinum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum hircinum 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 hircinum is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. 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 hircinum

Hypericum hircinum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Hypericum hircinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum hircinum?

Hypericum hircinum

What is the common name of Hypericum hircinum?

Stinking St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum hircinum?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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,

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