Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 785 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727753
Common Names
- Creeping St. John's Wort
- Ground St. John's Wort
- Trailing St. John's Wort
Description
Hypericum humifusum (also called Spreading 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 humifusum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Hypericum humifusum are yellow in color and have five petals. They are typically 1-2 cm in diameter. Seed: The seeds of Hypericum humifusum are small, black and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hypericum humifusum are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum humifusum 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 humifusum
Hypericum humifusum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Hypericum humifusum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum humifusum?
Hypericum humifusum
What is the common name of Hypericum humifusum?
Creeping St. John's-wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum humifusum?
It is found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North 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,