Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 788 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727751
Common Names
- St. John's Wort
- Humboldt's St. John's Wort
- Toothed St. John's Wort
Description
Hypericum humboldtianum (also called Humboldt's 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 humboldtianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Hypericum humboldtianum are yellow in color and have five petals. They are typically 1-2 cm in diameter. Seed: The seeds of Hypericum humboldtianum are small, black and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hypericum humboldtianum are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum humboldtianum is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is native to South America. 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 humboldtianum
Hypericum humboldtianum can be found in the Andes Mountains, Colombia.
Hypericum humboldtianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum humboldtianum?
Hypericum humboldtianum
What is the common name of Hypericum humboldtianum?
Humboldt's St. John's-wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum humboldtianum?
It is found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America
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,