Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 197 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727748
Common Names
- Huber-Morath's St. John's Wort
- Hypericum Huber-Morathii
- Huber-Morath's Hypericum
Description
Hypericum huber-morathii (also called Huber-Morath'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 huber-morathii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum huber-morathii 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 huber-morathii 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 huber-morathii
Hypericum huber-morathii can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Hypericum huber-morathii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum huber-morathii?
Hypericum huber-morathii
What is the common name of Hypericum huber-morathii?
Huber-Morath's St. John's Wort
What type of plant is Hypericum huber-morathii?
Herbaceous perennial
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,