Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hispanicum
ID:
1323941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pau) M.A.Alonso, Agulló, J.L.Villar, Juan & M.B.Crespo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 50: 204 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336395



Common Names

  • Hypericum hispanicum
  • Hispanicum Hypericum
  • Spanish St. John's Wort


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Description

Hypericum hispanicum (also called Spanish St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has oval-shaped, dark green leaves and yellow flowers with five petals. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum hispanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum hispanicum has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum hispanicum is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hypericum hispanicum

Hypericum hispanicum can be found in Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Canary Islands.

Hypericum hispanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum hispanicum?

Hypericum hispanicum

What type of plant is Hypericum hispanicum?

Herb

Where does Hypericum hispanicum grow?

Spain

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

Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Ana Juan (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juan' in the authors string.
Jonas César Agulló: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Agulló' in the authors string.
José Luis Villar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Villar' in the authors string.